An illustrated biography of Mikhail Baryshnikov, discussing his training as a ballet dancer in the Soviet Union, his defection to Canada, and his success as a dancer, choreographer, artistic director, and actor in the United States.
Thirteen-year-old Gary MacDonald tries to cope with his coach's threats that he will cut him from the hockey team, his divorced parents dating other people, and the chance that the farm team that plays in his town will move to another city, while his favorite player's brother gets involved with the Russian mafia.
Provides a detailed analysis of Adolf Hitler's severely flawed plan of invading and occupied Russia in 1941, describing the defeat of Germany's Sixth Army at Stalingrad, and Soviet offensive that eventually turned the tide of the war in the East.
Traces the life of the Russian leader from his impoverished childhood through his political career to his role in the 1991 coup and the beginning of his presidency.
Presents a brief biography of twentieth-century Russian painter, Marc Chagall, and describes his life and his artwork that represents Jewish and Russian folktales and symbolism.
A retelling of the Russian tale in which a young huntsman and his wise and magical horse are ordered by the king to undertake a series of increasingly difficult tasks.
A collection of letters written by children traveling in Russia tells about the cities, the trains, the flag, the food, the holidays, and other aspects of this country.
