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Twenty-one Russian fairy tales told by Old Peter to his two grandchildren.

Examines the issues and questions posed by civil defense in the nuclear age and the related controversy over the arms race and the nuclear freeze movement.

Russian composer biographies that contain a comprehensive work list, index, and bibliography, in addition to information about the subject's life and works.

Chronicles the history of the Soviet Union's desperate race to keep up with American submarine technology during the Cold War, focusing on the Soviet submarine K-19.

Briefly describes the early life of Joseph Stalin and his rise to power as Soviet dictator during World War II.

Investigates whether various government spy agencies were responsible for the disappearance of renowned Russian scientist Vladimir Alexandrov, whose Nuclear Winter theory described the disastrous environmental consequences of a nuclear war.

Examines the history of Russia from 1905 to the 1980s and Gorbachev.

An account of Mr. Gorbachev's role in the Soviet Union at the present time, as events unfold which portend a much freer way of life for the Russian people.