soviet union

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soviet union

Joseph Stalin

Russia's last czar
1993
A biography of the Soviet dictator, who, under the guise of communism and reform of a discontented society, was responsible for the murder of fifty million people and incalculable suffering by his countrymen.

The fool and the fish

a tale from Russia
1990
A retelling of the traditional Russian tale in which a lazy fool catches an enchanted fish which promises him that every wish he ever makes will come true.

Pupniks

the story of two space dogs
2003
Presents the story of the two Soviet dogs, Belka and Strelka, who were sent into space in 1960, paving the way for the first Soviet manned flight.

The gossipy wife

adapted from a Russian folk tale
1984
Ivan must cure his wife of her gossiping tendency if they are to be able to keep the chest of gold coins he found in the forest.

The bun

a tale from Russia
1972
The bun gets away from the old man and his wife, the hare, the wolf, and the bear, but the cunning fox poses a different problem.

The Tsar's promise

a Russsian tale
1992
The Tsar's son outwits a powerful demon with the aid of a beautiful princess.

Trotsky

a graphic biography
2009
A graphic novel that depicts the controversial life of Leon Trotsky, a Bolshevik and Marxist theorist, describing his involvement in the Russian Revolution, his multiple imprisonments and exiles, and related topics.

Stalin's great purge

2013
Provides historical background on Stalin's purges and explores controversies surrounding the purges. It offers first hand accounts from those who experienced the effects of Stalin's purges.

American gypsy

2012
Follows the journey of fifteen-year-old Oksana Marafioti as she tries to find her place in the United States after living as a Gypsy in Russia, and has to overcome certain barriers in order to feel like she belongs in her new home.

The Great Fatherland War

2003
Discusses the Soviet Union's involvement in World War II, from their non-aggression pact with Germany to their subsequent invasion and eventual defeat, highlighting the hardships endured by the Soviet people during the war years.

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