russia

Presents a brief biography of Catherine the Great, ruler of Russia, providing information her family life, her education, and her influence on Russian history. Includes time line.

Anna, a young Russian countess forced to flee to England with her governess during the Russian Revolution, conceals her past in order to gain a much-needed job as a maid in the Westerholme household, where the growing attraction between her and Rupert, the handsome Earl of Westerholme, makes it difficult for her to keep her secret, and endangers his plans to marry for money.

In nineteenth-century Russia, the wife of an important government official loses her family and social status when she chooses the love of Count Vronsky over a passionless marriage.

A biography of the German princess who became the absolute ruler of the Russian empire and won for herself the reputation of a great enlightened monarch.

Examines the experiences of Russian immigrants in the United States, discussing the reasons why they left their country, and their efforts to find jobs, homes, and build new lives. Includes a chronology, immigration figures, a list of famous Russian immigrants, and other reference tools.

Examines the land and cities, history, economy, arts and culture, and future outlook of Russia, and includes an almanac, time line, glossary, and bibliography.

An overview of the land, people, history, and culture of Russia from its earliest days to the present.

Presents a novelized version of the animated film "Anastasia," about a young orphan named Anya who just might be a lost Romanov princess.

Collection of short stories, often venturing into the absurd, depict life in 19th century Russia.