1917-1991, soviet union

Lev Kolokol looks back on events surrounding his dissident father's arrest by the KGB, his subsequent trial for treason, and efforts to win his release.

Brief text and illustrations discuss the politics and economy of the 19th century, revolutionary groups, World War I, 1917, and the Soviet State.

In a collection of thirteen stories, Nina Kossman, who spent the first ten years of her life in Moscow, presents funny, poignant vignettes of Russian life that many Americans will find hard to imagine.

Fascinated by the life-like miniature of a steamer on his grandmother's shelf, a young boy becomes convinced that there are little people inside and, ignoring the admonition not to touch, decides to find out for himself.

An introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, people, and culture of Russia.

Text and photographs depict the history, government, culture, and traditions of Russia, the largest country in the world.