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This book explores the extent to which and the reasons why Russia's citizens harbor feelings of nostalgia for the Soviet Union today. Based on the results of a nationwide survey and rigorous field research carried out within several of Russia's regions, Dr. Sullivan uncovers material and cultural rationales for this sentiment of nostalgia - which poses both an opportunity and a challenge to the Russian government. With Russian nationalism and revanchism a resurgent force in contemporary global affairs, this detailed study will interest scholars of international relations and of populist authoritarianism around the world.Charles J. Sullivan is a political scientist specializing in the politics of Russia, Central Asia, and the former Soviet Union region. Dr. Sullivan served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Nazarbayev University in Nur-Sultan, Republic of Kazakhstan (2014 to 2022).

The Ukrainian response to the 2022 Russian invasion has inspired a new appreciation for their country both within and beyond Ukraine. The steadfastness of Ukrainians in the defense of their country has surprised many. The stories presented here highlight the ways in which Ukrainians have long explored the meaning of their country and culture through the arts; and the manner in which the arts and their creators have empowered Ukrainians to confront the Russian invaders. These developments also offer intriguing clues about the culture, society, and politics of a post-war Ukraine.

V etom godu otmechayetsya 195-letiye velikogo rossiyskogo pisatelya, klassika mirovoy literatury, L'va Nikolayevicha Tolstogo. Yego vklad v razvitiye mirovoy literatury prosto neotsenim i my rady posvyatit' sed'moy tom literaturnogo sbornika "Nit'" etomu velikomu tvortsu, oznamenovavshim novyy etap v istorii literatury. Pomnit' istoriyu i sledovat' traditsiyam, no v to zhe vremya privnosit' novoye i sovremennoye - imenno tak sozdayetsya sbornik maloy prozy "Nit'". Takzhe khochetsya otmetit' drugoye sobytiye - v 2023 godu ECG (London) otmechayet svoyu sed'muyu godovshchinu. My uzhe ne prosto mezhdunarodnoye kreativnoye soobshchestvo, gde tvorcheskiye lyudi so vsego mira ob"yedinyayutsya i tvoryat vmeste. My po-nastoyashchemu stali bol'shoy i druzhnoy sem'yey. S blagodarnost'yu vsem, kto ostayetsya s nami, ECG (London) i izdatel'stvo Hertfordshire Press (Velikobritaniya) predstavlyayut svoim chitatelyam sed'moy tom legendarnogo literaturnogo sbornika "Nit'". Etot al'manakh kak nichto luchshe otrazhayet kak svyaz' pokoleniy, tak i osobennosti kul'tur i traditsiy narodov Yevrazii. Nadeyemsya etot sbornik ostavit osobyy sled v dushe kazhdogo chitatelya.This year marks the 195th anniversary of the great Russian writer, classic of world literature, Leo Tolstoy. His contribution to the development of world literature is simply invaluable, and we are pleased to dedicate the seventh volume of the literary collection "Thread" to this great creator, who marked a new stage in the history of literature. To remember history and follow traditions, but at the same time to bring something new and modern - this is how the collection of short prose "Thread" is created.I would also like to note another event - in 2023 ECG (London) celebrates its seventh anniversary. We are no longer just an international creative community where creative people from all over the world come together and create together. We have truly become a big and friendly family.With gratitude to everyone who remains with us, ECG (London) and Hertfordshire Press (UK) present to their readers the seventh volume of the legendary literary collection "Thread". This almanac, like nothing better, reflects both the connection between generations and the characteristics of the cultures and traditions of the peoples of Eurasia. We hope this collection will leave a special mark in the soul of every reader.

Se procurer cet ouvrage unique enfin traduit en français revient à soutenir les intellectuels tués pour leurs idées, partout à travers le monde et à travers l¿Histoire. En effet, s¿il est rare de dénombrer des économistes morts pour leurs théories, Nikolaï Kondratiev (Kondratieff en français) est de ceux-là ! Fusillé le 17 septembre 1938, à 46 ans, sur le sol soviétique.L¿oeuvre de Nikolaï Kondratiev n¿est pas seulement l¿aboutissement de plus d¿un demi-siècle de réflexion sur les cycles économiques, c¿est la découverte de la nature profondément fractale des cycles humains. L¿enjeu de l¿étude des cycles de Nikolaï Kondratiev est aujourd¿hui considérable, et plus nécessaire que jamais. Ce que Joseph Schumpeter nomma plus tard comme le cycle-K, ce sont des cycles longs d¿une durée comprise entre 4 et 6 décennies dans lesquels la diffusion de l¿innovation joue un rôle absolument central.Découvrez cette oeuvre traduite et préfacée par Thomas Andrieu, le nouveau spécialiste français des cycles économiques.Les Atemporels, c¿est une collection qui réunit des oeuvres qui ne vieillissent pas, qui ont une date de publication mais pas de date de péremption. Car elles seront encore lues et relues dans un siècle.

This volume examines the rhetorical development that occurred over the first two terms of Vladimir Putin's tenure as president of Russia. During that time Putin abandoned any effort at integration with the West, turning toward Eurasia and promoting a mythical image of Russia as a singular geopolitical entity spanning one thousand years.

This compelling book describes how everyday people courageously survived under repressive Communist regimes until the voices and actions of rebellious individuals resulted in the fall of the Iron Curtain in Europe.Part of Greenwood's Daily Life through History series, Daily Life behind the Iron Curtain enables today's generations to understand what it was like for those living in Eastern Europe during the Cold War, particularly the period from 1961 to 1989, the era during which these people-East Germans in particular-lived in the imposing shadow of the Berlin Wall.An introductory chapter discusses the Russian Revolution, the end of World War II, and the establishment of the Socialist state, clarifying the reasons for the construction of the Berlin Wall. Many historical anecdotes bring these past experiences to life, covering all aspects of life behind the Iron Curtain, including separation of families and the effects on family life, diet, rationing, media, clothing and trends, strict travel restrictions, defection attempts, and the evolving political climate. The final chapter describes Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin wall and the slow assimilation of East into West, and examines Europe after Communism.

This survey of Czech and Slovak history traces the development of two neighboring peoples through the creation of a common Czechoslovakian state in 1918 to the founding of the independent Czech and Slovak Republics in 1993 and beyond.The History of the Czech Republic and Slovakia charts historical developments in the two nations to the opening decade of the 21st century. The book begins with an overview of the geography, climate, people, economy, and government of both the Czech and Slovak republics. Subsequent chapters offer a chronologically organized survey of historical events, trends, ideas, and people.Starting with the early Slavic settlements around the 5th century AD, the book explores Czech and Slovak history through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Early Modern eras, the Enlightenment, and the age of nationalism and revolution. Chapters on the 20th century include discussion of the World Wars, the interwar Czechoslovak state, the Communist decades, the Prague Spring, and the Velvet Revolution of 1989. The story is brought up to date with insights into developments in the independent Czech and Slovak republics since 1993.

Ця книга про перші 100 днів з початку підступного нападу фашистської Росії на Україну. Але ця книга не про війну та битви. Вона про людей. Про наші почуття та емоції, переживання, страхи, біль, надію та любов. Я почав писати цю книгу, коли всю ніч не міг спати через гучний гуркіт нашої ППО та вибухи неподалік, прислухаючись, чи не наближається бомбардування, чи не треба тікати у сховище задля порятунку дружини та сина. В ту ніч я зрозумів, що як письменник я маю стати голосом тих, чиї історії потрібно розповісти людям в цілому світі. Я писав про те, що бачив та відчував. Про те, чим ділилися зі мною мої близькі та знайомі. Це стало хронікою, щоденником, сповіддю. Я писав наші історії для того, щоб увесь світ знав та розумів, через що нам довелося пройти. Для того, щоби весь світ прожив цю війну разом з нами - у будинках, що тремтять від вибухів, у холодних підвалах, паркінгах, бомбосховищах, станціях метро та руїнах міст, що палають. Для того, щоб увесь світ зазирнув у наші серця крізь рвані рани, що залишила в них назавжди ця жорстока війна. Київ, Харків, Маріуполь, Одеса, Донецьк, Луганськ, Буча, Енергодар, Запоріжжя, Львів - ця книга розповідає історії багатьох людей із цих та інших міст і сіл із різних регіонів України. Людей, чиї оселі та життя були зруйновані російським вторгненням в Україну.

This never-before-told true story of a young woman's escape from Auschwitz with her sister is a remarkable tale of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love."...readers will admire Hinda's devotion to her family and her determination to resist her Nazi captors as they attempt to dehumanize her. There's also a remarkable love story at the heart of this novel-a relationship that will surprise and delight readers for its ability to withstand the most terrible of circumstances... A moving work..."─Kirkus ReviewsHinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews. World War II and the Hitler-induced Holocaust was in full swing."With its added value of emotional and atmospheric richness, Tatae's Promise is a 'must have' acquisition for any library looking at high-quality fiction and nonfiction accounts of Polish Jewish history, concentration camp experience, and the power of survival. These explorations will also attract book clubs interested in selecting and contrasting a few quality titles on all these subjects, powered by an oral history that comes to life through solid literary excellence and collaborative determination.─Midwest Book Review"Hinda Mondlak's story is nothing short of extraordinary... Inspired by her father's promise and last words to her just before his execution-'You will live; you will tell'-this riveting adaptation urgently demands only one thing from us: we must listen!"─Eli Rubenstein, religious leader, Congregation Habonim Toronto; National director, March of the Living Canada; director, International March of the Living; Appointed to the "Order of Canada" by the Governor General of Canada"This moving and suspenseful book tells the story of Hinda Mondlak, who escaped from Auschwitz with her sister. Based on hours of her taped testimony, it describes in rich detail every phase of the persecutions she endured-Nazi occupation, the village ghetto, the death journey to Auschwitz, beatings, illness, starvation, escape, and then a harrowing flight from Russian troops. Saved occasionally through the unexpected kindness of others and always by her own courage, Hinda is vividly alive in this reweaving of her memories. A memorable story of resilience and enduring love."─Betty Sue Flowers, PhD, Professor Emeritus UT-Austin; former director, Johnson Presidential Library, Editor, Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth"As a student of the Holocaust and one who interviewed Holocaust survivors for Steven Spielberg's Survivors of the Shoah History Foundation, I thought I had heard it all. Now, I know I was wrong. This is not your ordinary Holocaust story. Do yourself a favor. Find out for yourself."─Mike O'Krent, Founder and CEO, LifeStories Alive; Holocaust survivors interviewer for Steven Spielberg's Survivors of the Shoah History FoundationIf you were captivated by the New York Times #1 bestseller The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, or, the Pulitzer Prize Winner All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, you will love Tatae's Promise.

"At the height of the Great Terror in 1937, Joseph Stalin took a break from the purges to edit a new textbook on the history of the U.S.S.R. Published shortly thereafter, the Short History of the U.S.S.R amounted to an ideological sea change. Stalin had literally rewritten Russo-Soviet History, breaking with two decades of Bolshevik propaganda that styled the 1917 Revolution as the start of a new era. In its place, he established a thousand-year pedigree for the Soviet state that stretched back through the Russian empire and Muscovy to the very dawn of Slavic civilization. Appearing in million-copy print runs through 1955, the Short History transformed how a generation of Soviet citizens were to understand the past, not only in public school and adult indoctrination courses, but on the printed page, the theatrical stage, and the silver screen. Stalin's Usable Past supplies a critical edition of the Short History that both analyzes the text and places it in historical context. By highlighting Stalin's precise redactions and embellishments, historian David Brandenberger reveals the scope of Stalin's personal involvement in the textbook's development, documenting in unprecedented detail his plans for the transformation of Soviet society's historical imagination"--

This open access book brings together an eclectic cast of scholars in related disciplines to examine ageing in the Soviet Union, covering the practice of geriatrics, the science of gerontology, and the experience of growing old. Chapters in the book focus on concepts and themes that analyse Soviet ageing in its medical, political and social contexts, both in the Soviet Union and internationally. Ageing was hardly a uniquely Soviet phenomenon: over the past fifty years, moreover, governments and societies have been dealing with steady increases in their ageing populations. Almost paradoxically, however, societal focus on this ageing population, its lives, and its social impact remains extremely limited. Compared to most sciences, gerontology is pitifully underfunded; geriatrics is amongst the least prestigious branches of medicine; and while the world's population is growing undeniably older, great disagreement remains over what can and should be done in response. These were the same challenges that the USSR faced in the post-war decades (1945-1991), and the contributions included in this volume help to flesh out and contextualize the example of Soviet gerontology and geriatrics as one possible model of response. Geriatrics and Ageing in the Soviet Union captures the growing interest in this important subject, demonstrating the influence of ageing on Soviet science and society and the impact of Soviet gerontology and geriatrics at a global level. The book is available under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the Wellcome Trust and Liverpool John Moores University.