Home Life in Russia

Home Life in Russia
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Publisher : Legare Street Press
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1017470650
ISBN-13 : 9781017470659
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Home Life in Russia by : A. S. (Angelo Solomon) Rappoport

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Everyday Life in Russia

Everyday Life in Russia
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 443
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ISBN-10 : 9780253012609
ISBN-13 : 0253012600
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Everyday Life in Russia by : Choi Chatterjee

A panoramic, interdisciplinary survey of Russian lives and “a must-read for any scholar engaging with Russian culture” (The Russian Review). In this interdisciplinary collection of essays, distinguished scholars survey the cultural practices, power relations, and behaviors that characterized Russian daily life from pre-revolutionary times through the post-Soviet present. Microanalyses and transnational perspectives shed new light on the formation and elaboration of gender, ethnicity, class, nationalism, and subjectivity. Changes in consumption and communication patterns, the restructuring of familial and social relations, systems of cultural meanings, and evolving practices in the home, at the workplace, and at sites of leisure are among the topics explored. “Offers readers a richly theoretical and empirical consideration of the ‘state of play’ of everyday life as it applies to the interdisciplinary study of Russia.” —Slavic Review “An engaging look at a vibrant area of research . . . Highly recommended.” —Choice “Volumes of such diversity frequently miss the mark, but this one represents a welcomed introduction to and a ‘must’ read for anyone seriously interested in the subject.” —Cahiers du Monde russe

Former People

Former People
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Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Total Pages : 763
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ISBN-10 : 9781466827752
ISBN-13 : 1466827750
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Former People by : Douglas Smith

Epic in scope, precise in detail, and heart-breaking in its human drama, Former People is the first book to recount the history of the aristocracy caught up in the maelstrom of the Bolshevik Revolution and the creation of Stalin's Russia. Filled with chilling tales of looted palaces and burning estates, of desperate flights in the night from marauding peasants and Red Army soldiers, of imprisonment, exile, and execution, it is the story of how a centuries'-old elite, famous for its glittering wealth, its service to the Tsar and Empire, and its promotion of the arts and culture, was dispossessed and destroyed along with the rest of old Russia. Yet Former People is also a story of survival and accommodation, of how many of the tsarist ruling class—so-called "former people" and "class enemies"—overcame the psychological wounds inflicted by the loss of their world and decades of repression as they struggled to find a place for themselves and their families in the new, hostile order of the Soviet Union. Chronicling the fate of two great aristocratic families—the Sheremetevs and the Golitsyns—it reveals how even in the darkest depths of the terror, daily life went on. Told with sensitivity and nuance by acclaimed historian Douglas Smith, Former People is the dramatic portrait of two of Russia's most powerful aristocratic families, and a sweeping account of their homeland in violent transition.

Daily Life in Russia under the Last Tsar

Daily Life in Russia under the Last Tsar
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Publisher : Stanford University Press
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 0804710309
ISBN-13 : 9780804710305
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Daily Life in Russia under the Last Tsar by : Henri Troyat

This book is a vivid account of life in Moscow, "the most Russian of Russian cities," in the year 1903, a year before Russia's disastrous war with Japan and two years before the momentous Revolution of 1905. Though the undercurrents of social change were running swiftly, the surface stability of the Tsarist regime show no indication of the turmoil ahead. The author, who is perhaps best known for his biography Tolstoy, describes Russian life through the eyes of a fictional young Englishman visiting a prosperous Russian merchant family. All facets of Moscow life are covered, from entertainment and night life to family life and the devotions of the Orthodox. We learn about Russia's factory workers and peasants, its soldiers and lawyers, its priests and its city officials, its Tsar and his entourage: what they do and what they wear, what they think and what they dream. Concluding chapters take our visitor to the famous fair at Nizhny-Novgorod, which was held every year from July 15 to September 10, and on a boat trip down the Volga.

Home Life in Russia

Home Life in Russia
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 326
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ISBN-10 : NYPL:33433073355830
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Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Home Life in Russia by : Nikolaĭ Vasilʹevich Gogolʹ

Inside Out

Inside Out
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Publisher : Archway Publishing
Total Pages : 189
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ISBN-10 : 9781480805248
ISBN-13 : 1480805246
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Inside Out by : Glenn Williamson

In Inside Out, author Glenn Williamson explains the award-winning development of St. Petersburg's first modern Class A office/retail center by a multinational team of Americans, Russians, Brits, Turks, and Finns. Inside Out provides a fascinating memoir of his experiences working as a developer in Russia in the 1990s while balancing a home life with a new baby son. With unique and astute anecdotes, it offers insights into Russia, its people, and its culture. Inside Out, funny and serious, sincere and sarcastic, narrates the anatomy of a real estate deal. Now, at a time when America and Russia consider ways to reset their relations, Williamson's story shows how actual players on all sides of a complex business and personal adventure looked for, and ultimately found, a common language.

Home Life In Russia, Volumes 1 and 2

Home Life In Russia, Volumes 1 and 2
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Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages : 296
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ISBN-10 :
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Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis Home Life In Russia, Volumes 1 and 2 by : Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Russia with "Home Life in Russia, Volumes 1 and 2" by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol, a comprehensive exploration of Russian culture, traditions, and daily life. Prepare to be enchanted by Gogol's keen observations, vivid descriptions, and rich storytelling as he takes readers on a fascinating tour of Russian society. Join Gogol as he delves into the intricacies of Russian home life, from the bustling streets of Moscow to the remote villages of the countryside. Through his vivid prose and insightful commentary, readers are transported to a world where tradition and modernity coexist, and the bonds of family and community are cherished above all else. Themes of family, tradition, and the search for identity permeate "Home Life in Russia," offering readers a nuanced portrait of Russian society and its enduring values. Gogol's keen eye for detail and his ability to evoke the sights, sounds, and smells of everyday life immerse readers in a world that is at once familiar and exotic. Characterized by its richly textured narrative and vivid characterizations, "Home Life in Russia" captivates readers with its blend of history, culture, and personal anecdotes. Gogol's affectionate portrayal of Russian customs and rituals offers readers a deeper understanding of the country's rich cultural heritage and its enduring appeal. Since its publication, "Home Life in Russia" has been celebrated for its comprehensive scope and insightful commentary, earning praise from readers and critics alike. Gogol's exploration of Russian culture continues to resonate with audiences today, offering a window into the soul of a nation. As you delve into the pages of "Home Life in Russia," you'll find yourself drawn into a world of warmth, hospitality, and tradition, where the bonds of family and community are cherished above all else. Gogol's timeless work is a reminder of the enduring power of culture to unite and inspire. Don't miss your chance to explore the rich tapestry of Russian life with "Home Life in Russia, Volumes 1 and 2" by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol. Let this captivating exploration of Russian culture and tradition transport you to a world of beauty, mystery, and timeless charm. Grab your copy now and embark on a journey through the heart and soul of Russia with one of its greatest literary masters.

Common Places

Common Places
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 370
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ISBN-10 : 9780674028647
ISBN-13 : 0674028643
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Common Places by : Svetlana BOYM

Boym provides a view of Russia that is historically informed, replete with unexpected detail, and stamped with authority. Alternating analysis with personal accounts of Russian life, she conveys the foreignness of Russia and examines its peculiar conceptions of private life and common good, of Culture and Trash, of sincerity and banality.

The House of Government

The House of Government
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 1123
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ISBN-10 : 9781400888177
ISBN-13 : 1400888174
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis The House of Government by : Yuri Slezkine

On the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, the epic story of an enormous apartment building where Communist true believers lived before their destruction The House of Government is unlike any other book about the Russian Revolution and the Soviet experiment. Written in the tradition of Tolstoy's War and Peace, Grossman’s Life and Fate, and Solzhenitsyn’s The Gulag Archipelago, Yuri Slezkine’s gripping narrative tells the true story of the residents of an enormous Moscow apartment building where top Communist officials and their families lived before they were destroyed in Stalin’s purges. A vivid account of the personal and public lives of Bolshevik true believers, the book begins with their conversion to Communism and ends with their children’s loss of faith and the fall of the Soviet Union. Completed in 1931, the House of Government, later known as the House on the Embankment, was located across the Moscow River from the Kremlin. The largest residential building in Europe, it combined 505 furnished apartments with public spaces that included everything from a movie theater and a library to a tennis court and a shooting range. Slezkine tells the chilling story of how the building’s residents lived in their apartments and ruled the Soviet state until some eight hundred of them were evicted from the House and led, one by one, to prison or their deaths. Drawing on letters, diaries, and interviews, and featuring hundreds of rare photographs, The House of Government weaves together biography, literary criticism, architectural history, and fascinating new theories of revolutions, millennial prophecies, and reigns of terror. The result is an unforgettable human saga of a building that, like the Soviet Union itself, became a haunted house, forever disturbed by the ghosts of the disappeared.

A Gentleman in Moscow

A Gentleman in Moscow
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 547
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ISBN-10 : 9781448135509
ISBN-13 : 1448135508
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis A Gentleman in Moscow by : Amor Towles

The mega-bestseller with more than 2 million readers Soon to be a Showtime/Paramount+ series starring Ewan McGregor as Count Alexander Rostov From the number one New York Times-bestselling author of The Lincoln Highway and Rules of Civility, a beautifully transporting novel about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel 'A wonderful book' - Tana French 'This novel is astonishing, uplifting and wise. Don't miss it' - Chris Cleave 'No historical novel this year was more witty, insightful or original' - Sunday Times, Books of the Year '[A] supremely uplifting novel ... It's elegant, witty and delightful - much like the Count himself.' - Mail on Sunday, Books of the Year 'Charming ... shows that not all books about Russian aristocrats have to be full of doom and nihilism' - The Times, Books of the Year On 21 June 1922, Count Alexander Rostov - recipient of the Order of Saint Andrew, member of the Jockey Club, Master of the Hunt - is escorted out of the Kremlin, across Red Square and through the elegant revolving doors of the Hotel Metropol. Deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, the Count has been sentenced to house arrest indefinitely. But instead of his usual suite, he must now live in an attic room while Russia undergoes decades of tumultuous upheaval. Can a life without luxury be the richest of all? A BOOK OF THE DECADE, 2010-2020 (INDEPENDENT) THE TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 A MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 A DAILY EXPRESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 AN IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2017 ONE OF BILL GATES'S SUMMER READS OF 2019 NOMINATED FOR THE 2018 INDEPENDENT BOOKSELLERS WEEK AWARD