The authors present an attempt to understand the current process of nation-building in the South Caucasus. The authors maintain that the countries are re-writing their history vis-a-vis Russia, in order to serve their own political needs. The authors concentrate their analysis on Azerbaijan.

The author examines the little researched workers protests and strikes that occured during the first decades of the USSR up until the Stalinst industrialization efforts and the beginnings of World War Two.

The first of its kind book, offers Russian speakers a detailed introduction to their new country. The book acts as a guide to practical life in the United States for new immigrants, exchange students or those working in the USA. Each chapter addresses a specific concern or element of daily life: driving rules and regulations, how to open a bank account, how and where to shop and how to invite...

This textbook describes the evolution of the Russian literature from 1960s to 1980s. The first part is about arguments on a hero-figure, the second is about Perestroika in the dramatic arts and theatre, and the third part is about the new names and tendencies.

Illustrated with multiple black and white photographs this book reveals the history fo Petrograd's criminalily in 1917-1922. Author provides much of evidence to suggest that the Red Terror came as a result of fighting criminality.

The book represents a collection of memoirs about Lermontov from his family and friends. Many points of view help to recreate the personality of a great poet.