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Russka

This epic saga follows the intertwined destinies of several generations of one family against the backdrop of tumultuous 20th-century Russia. The narrative delves into complex political shifts, personal dramas, and profound cultural transformations. From the opulent czarist court to the harsh realities of the Soviet Gulags, the series offers a captivating exploration of the human spirit's resilience amidst historical upheaval. It's a sweeping tale of love, loss, and the search for identity at the heart of a vast and often unforgiving land.

Russka

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  • Russka

    • 1040 pages
    • 37 hours of reading
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    The triumphs, tragedies, passions, and struggles of successive generations of four families are shaped by the turbulent events and forces of Russian history, from ancient times to the twentieth century. Spanning 1800 years of Russia's history, people, politics, and culture, Edward Rurtherford, author of the phenomenally successful Sarum: The Novel of England, tells a grand saga that is as multifaceted as Russia itself. Here is a story of a great civilization made human, played out through the lives of four families who are divided by ethnicity but united in shaping the destiny of their land.

    Russka