The author writes that the end of the Cold War lead to hope of a more stable world. But the NATO bloc ignored Moscow's protest's, expanded eastward towards Russia's borders. Only with the rise of Putin did hope appear about Russia's resurgence.

A history of the Second World War from both Russian and foreign sources. The author is a well known historian and professor.

The author re-examines the Northern War of 1700-1720 between Peter the Great and Karl the XII and its (mis)representation in Russian history.

Книга коллектива авторов Института всеобщей истории РАН написана на основе новейших российских и зарубежных архивных документов, допол няет и углубляет наши знания о Великой Отечественной войне. В издании публикуются сенсационные документы, раскрывающие при-чины запоздалого приведения наших войск в боевую готовность в начале войны.

The author, using Russian history as a guide, makes a scandalous proposal for understanding the formation of the present Russian government based on the development of the Russian (Tsarist) state.

The author maintains that the epoch of Russian history of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich was as bright and as interesting as the era of the musketeers in France or revolutionary England. He seeks to enlighten and introduce the colorful figures of this time to the reader.

On the pages of this book, the reader will find more than 200 unique photographs, accompanied by fascinating and detailed captions. The rich illustrative material depicts battles and combat operations of the air forces of the Third Reich during World War II. The previously unpublished photographic materials were recently obtained from European archives, including previously closed archives of...

On the pages of this book, the reader will find more than 200 unique photographs, accompanied by fascinating and detailed commentary. The rich illustrative material depicts battles and combat operations of the Luftwaffe of the Third Reich during World War II. Previously unpublished photographic materials were recently obtained from European archives, including previously closed archives of...

Explanatory Dictionary of Contemporary Russian Language. Over 5 000 entires!

В двухтомном историческом труде рассматривается жизнь России и ее населения в годы Второй мировой войны. Уделяется внимание влиянию крупных сражений на прилегающие территории. Рассматриваются принципы руководства вооруженной борьбой, экономическое противостояние сторон, внешняя политика и дипломатия Советского государства. Показаны условия жизни всех слоев населения и их вклад в общую победу...