Russian and Soviet History

Accessible and comprehensive guide that introduces students to the wide range of sources that can be used to engage with Russian history from the early medieval to the late Soviet periods.

Provides a comprehensive discussion of Russia's people, politics, economics, religion and social systems from the earliest begins of the Russian nation to the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. Includes 1,600 entries and 500 illustrations. Available as an eBook or for in-library use in the Reference Collection.

With a broad definition of both "Russian" and "culture", this encyclopedia covers the period from period 1953, with the death of Stalin, to 2013, including coverage of Russian-speaking immigrant communities.

31 volumes. Published in Moscow by the Soviet Government. English. Translated from Russian.

A detailed introduction and chronology puts the country's history in perspective, while maps, a selected bibliography of Russian history, and several lists of the American Divisions of the Russian Republic as well as a listing of the principle bodies of water and mountain ranges help complete the geographical and political picture of the country.
Available in the Reference Collection by request.