Author: Mary Seton-WatsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literature and society
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Scenes from Soviet Life
Author: Mary Seton-WatsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literature and society
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Scenes from Soviet Life. [With Illustrations.].
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Author: William Peyton COATES (and COATES (Zelda Kahan))Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
Scenes from Soviet Life
Author: William Peyton CoatesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Soviet Union
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
It All Started with Gogol: Scenes from Life in Russia
Author: Thomas L. AmanPublisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1466943319
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
During the 70 years of the Soviet era leaders created one of the most rigidly controlled societies in history. Their objective was to mold citizens into docile conformists and devoted servants of the State. As an antidote to our personal freedoms they conditioned their citizens to distrust all foreigners since their goal was, by definition, to undermine Soviet power. An unrelenting propaganda assault glorified the virtues of their system and reinforced hostility toward any outside entity. The governing bureaucracy appeared monolithic but was actually extremely vulnerable. The system itself was defective; unwittingly it motivated individuals to bypass the strict application of the law and discover other techniques of coping. Russians exhibited a boundless creativity in circumventing regulations. Their deliverance lay in mastering a very inventive, humorous and witty approach to an existence that was otherwise grim beyond description. Russia is an endlessly fascinating land, unexpected and unpredictable, producing delight as well as despair. It consists of humane and warm-hearted people oppressed by endless years of a stultifying bureaucracy. But given the opportunity basic humanity would peek through the bureaucratic facade and manifest itself in ways sometimes benevolent, or humorous, or compassionate, but always endearing. The present review summarizes a number of adventures and experiences that personify these traits.
Soviet Scene
Author: Music and Musical Life in Soviet Russia
Author: Boris SchwarzSubmerged
Author: Maksim GorkySoviet Life
Author: The Collapse of the Soviet Union
Author: Andrew LangleyPublisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780756520090
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
At midnight on December 31, 1991, the flag of the Soviet Union came down for the last time, signaling the end of Soviet power and the end of the communist dream. After the Russian Revolution of 1917, Soviet leaders had aimed to establish communism throughout the world. But early idealism turned to dictatorship, fueling the long, terrifying stalemate of the Cold War. By 1989, the Soviet Union was tottering, unable to control its own inhabitants or compete with the West. Its collapse changed global politics forever.
Author: Mikhail Zoshchenko