The first, modern, post-Soviet biography of the scientist-encyclopedist and poet Mikhail Lomonosov, one of the main pillars of modern Russian culture. The author used not only archival materials and documents, but also the writings of Lomonosov's contemporaries to complete the picture of the man in the context of his time.

Ferdinand Schoerner was a General and later Field Marshal in the German Army during World War II. He was one of 27 people to be awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds and one of the youngest German generals. He was also known for his brutality.

This book recreates the historical portrait of the last reformer of the Russian Empire. Based on archival documents and published material, as well as scientific literature, this book details the everyday life and government activities of P. A. Stolypin. Were Stolypin and his reforms the last chance to save the monarchy and Tsarist Russia? The author examines the man and his efforts.

A revisionist look at Khrushchev and his denunciation of Stalin and Stalin's terror.

Memoirs, diaries, essays on politics, music, and art.

able story. The author, who was only discovered in her eighties, became one of the most successful and translated Czech writers almost overnight. He won the State Prize for Literature for his short story collection Želary, and a highly successful film was made based on Joz Hanula's novella, which was nominated for an Oscar. But who is Kveta Legátová (real name Vera Hofmanová)? What were her...