A Concise History of Russia

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Focusing on the evolution of Russian history since the ninth century, the book highlights significant shifts in historical understanding following the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991. New insights into the Soviet era reshape views of Russia's pre-revolutionary past. It encompasses political history alongside cultural advancements in literature, art, and science, featuring prominent figures like Chekhov, Tolstoy, and Mendeleev. The narrative emphasizes earlier historical developments as substantial in their own right, rather than merely leading to the Bolshevik revolution.