Who's Who in Russia since 1900
Author | : Martin McCauley |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 293 |
Release | : 2002-09-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134772148 |
ISBN-13 | : 1134772149 |
Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Who's Who is Russia and the Soviet Union is a unique reference guide which examines the leading political, economic, cultural, military, scientific and sporting personalities from 1900-1991. Through analysis of figures such as Stalin, Brezhnev, Khrushchev, Yeltsin, Ratushinskaya and Sakharov, a comprehensive portrait of Russian and Soviet society in this era emerges. The book takes the reader up to the collapse of the Soviet Union and provides: - detailed biographical information on each leading figure - bibliographical references with entries as an aid to further research - a comprehensive glossary of Russian terms, concepts and institutions and a useful chronology of events - an accessible and user-friendly A-Z layout - an invaluable guide for students, teachers, researchers, and the general reader alike.