Author: Benjamin Elkin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780819304551
Category : Russia
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
A peasant's song comparing himself to the Tsar brings him an audience with the ruler.
How the Tsar Drinks Tea
Author: Benjamin Elkin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780819304551
Category : Russia
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
A peasant's song comparing himself to the Tsar brings him an audience with the ruler.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780819304551
Category : Russia
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
A peasant's song comparing himself to the Tsar brings him an audience with the ruler.
Blood and Fire, Tsar and Commissar
Author: Tom Aitken
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1556356595
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Blood and Fire, Tsar and Commissarexamines the Salvation Army's first attempt to establish itself in Russia during the early decades of the twentieth century. It is a stirring story of faith, determination and endurance of a would-be-law-abiding organization struggling (despite police raids, death by epidemic and other catastrophes) to work in a place where, prior to the revolutions of 1917, it did not officially exist.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1556356595
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Blood and Fire, Tsar and Commissarexamines the Salvation Army's first attempt to establish itself in Russia during the early decades of the twentieth century. It is a stirring story of faith, determination and endurance of a would-be-law-abiding organization struggling (despite police raids, death by epidemic and other catastrophes) to work in a place where, prior to the revolutions of 1917, it did not officially exist.
The Tsar's Dwarf
Author: Peter H. Fogtdal
Publisher: Hawthorne Books
ISBN: 0983304920
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
A novel about the aberration and endurance of the human condition translated by Tiina Nunnally. Soerine, a deformed female dwarf from Denmark, is given as a gift to the Russian Tsar, Peter the Great because he is taken by her freakishness and intellect. Against her will Peter takes her to St. Petersburg where she becomes a jester in his court, Forced to live a life that both compels and repels her, she gives in to the attentions of the Tsar’s favorite dwarf, Lukas and carves out an existence for herself amidst the squalor and lice-ridden life of dwarfs in early 18th century. Disaster eventually strikes in the shape of a priest who wants to “save” her.
Publisher: Hawthorne Books
ISBN: 0983304920
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
A novel about the aberration and endurance of the human condition translated by Tiina Nunnally. Soerine, a deformed female dwarf from Denmark, is given as a gift to the Russian Tsar, Peter the Great because he is taken by her freakishness and intellect. Against her will Peter takes her to St. Petersburg where she becomes a jester in his court, Forced to live a life that both compels and repels her, she gives in to the attentions of the Tsar’s favorite dwarf, Lukas and carves out an existence for herself amidst the squalor and lice-ridden life of dwarfs in early 18th century. Disaster eventually strikes in the shape of a priest who wants to “save” her.
The Complete Russian Folktale: v. 4: Russian Wondertales 2 - Tales of Magic and the Supernatural
Author: Jack V. Haney
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317457765
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
These stories of heroism and magic, and of terrifying encounters with Baba Yaga, Zmei the serpent and Koschchei the Immortal, represent at least one example of every wondertale type known in Russia.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317457765
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
These stories of heroism and magic, and of terrifying encounters with Baba Yaga, Zmei the serpent and Koschchei the Immortal, represent at least one example of every wondertale type known in Russia.
Tsar Nicholas II
Author: Andreĭ Georgīevich Elchaninov
Publisher: London : [s.n.]
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Publisher: London : [s.n.]
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Soviet Union in Literature for Children and Young Adults
Author:
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to children's and adolescent fiction, traditional literature, and biography/autobiography dealing with the nationalities of the Soviet Union, this book is intended as a resource for teachers, librarians, and parents seeking to imbue young people with a sympathetic understanding of another culture. It indicates the breadth of publications in the field and offers guidance in selecting the most appropriate books. The annotated bibliography thoroughly describes 536 books written in or translated into English and published from 1900 to 1990, portraying the lives of Russian and Soviet immigrants in Europe and North America. The literature itself reflects more than a thousand years of history, from the establishment of Kievan Rus', the largest state of early-medieval Europe, through the Mongol invasion and the rise and fall of imperial Russia, to the establishment of the Soviet Union and the period of political and cultural ferment in the early 1990s. The sources are grouped according to major geographical and political regions (The Russian Federation; The Ukraine, Byelorussia, and Moldavia; Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania; Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan; Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) and further divided by genres. Annotations generally provide plot summary, literary analysis and criticism, evaluation of illustrations, and information about literary and artistic awards. Reading and use levels are included with the citations. Indexes of author, translator, and illustrator, of titles, and of subjects are provided, with the latter referring to topical areas as well as historical periods and personages and geographical and political areas and terms. The volume introduction offers a survey of the Soviet lands and peoples and their literary activities, with special emphasis on literature for youth.
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to children's and adolescent fiction, traditional literature, and biography/autobiography dealing with the nationalities of the Soviet Union, this book is intended as a resource for teachers, librarians, and parents seeking to imbue young people with a sympathetic understanding of another culture. It indicates the breadth of publications in the field and offers guidance in selecting the most appropriate books. The annotated bibliography thoroughly describes 536 books written in or translated into English and published from 1900 to 1990, portraying the lives of Russian and Soviet immigrants in Europe and North America. The literature itself reflects more than a thousand years of history, from the establishment of Kievan Rus', the largest state of early-medieval Europe, through the Mongol invasion and the rise and fall of imperial Russia, to the establishment of the Soviet Union and the period of political and cultural ferment in the early 1990s. The sources are grouped according to major geographical and political regions (The Russian Federation; The Ukraine, Byelorussia, and Moldavia; Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania; Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan; Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) and further divided by genres. Annotations generally provide plot summary, literary analysis and criticism, evaluation of illustrations, and information about literary and artistic awards. Reading and use levels are included with the citations. Indexes of author, translator, and illustrator, of titles, and of subjects are provided, with the latter referring to topical areas as well as historical periods and personages and geographical and political areas and terms. The volume introduction offers a survey of the Soviet lands and peoples and their literary activities, with special emphasis on literature for youth.
Daily Life in Russia under the Last Tsar
Author: Henri Troyat
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 9780804710305
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
This book is a vivid account of life in Moscow, "the most Russian of Russian cities," in the year 1903, a year before Russia's disastrous war with Japan and two years before the momentous Revolution of 1905. Though the undercurrents of social change were running swiftly, the surface stability of the Tsarist regime show no indication of the turmoil ahead. The author, who is perhaps best known for his biography Tolstoy, describes Russian life through the eyes of a fictional young Englishman visiting a prosperous Russian merchant family. All facets of Moscow life are covered, from entertainment and night life to family life and the devotions of the Orthodox. We learn about Russia's factory workers and peasants, its soldiers and lawyers, its priests and its city officials, its Tsar and his entourage: what they do and what they wear, what they think and what they dream. Concluding chapters take our visitor to the famous fair at Nizhny-Novgorod, which was held every year from July 15 to September 10, and on a boat trip down the Volga.
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 9780804710305
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
This book is a vivid account of life in Moscow, "the most Russian of Russian cities," in the year 1903, a year before Russia's disastrous war with Japan and two years before the momentous Revolution of 1905. Though the undercurrents of social change were running swiftly, the surface stability of the Tsarist regime show no indication of the turmoil ahead. The author, who is perhaps best known for his biography Tolstoy, describes Russian life through the eyes of a fictional young Englishman visiting a prosperous Russian merchant family. All facets of Moscow life are covered, from entertainment and night life to family life and the devotions of the Orthodox. We learn about Russia's factory workers and peasants, its soldiers and lawyers, its priests and its city officials, its Tsar and his entourage: what they do and what they wear, what they think and what they dream. Concluding chapters take our visitor to the famous fair at Nizhny-Novgorod, which was held every year from July 15 to September 10, and on a boat trip down the Volga.
Dinner with Friends
Author: Maria Sokolovskaya
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462002188
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
This book is a byproduct of patience and great imagination. Putting it all together has been a real adventure. All recipes are original. The recipes will enrich your cooking menu and enhance your reputation as a superb hostess. The ingredients used are readily available in supermarkets and health food stores. No special cooking equipment is needed. Recipe results may vary though depending upon the quality of ingredient used. I offer you a priceless opportunity to try making your own creative menu. Its fun! So, pick a recipe. Give it a try and enjoy! The main part of this book is the authentic recipes that are the outcome of a blend of history, customs, taste and symbols. It is much more than a detailed exploration of Eastern European and Asian cookery. These recipes reflect the breadth of different nationalities, countries, and cultures. You will find out about table settings, etiquette and the language of flowers. You will also learn about the most famous drink in the world - the Tea. You will be taught about cosmetics from your kitchen! The final chapter invites you on an exclusive journey. Food-lovers will find new, original recipes of the other continent, such as Slovenian cuisine, Baltic cuisine, Northern cuisine, Caukasian cuisine, and Central Asian cuisine.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462002188
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
This book is a byproduct of patience and great imagination. Putting it all together has been a real adventure. All recipes are original. The recipes will enrich your cooking menu and enhance your reputation as a superb hostess. The ingredients used are readily available in supermarkets and health food stores. No special cooking equipment is needed. Recipe results may vary though depending upon the quality of ingredient used. I offer you a priceless opportunity to try making your own creative menu. Its fun! So, pick a recipe. Give it a try and enjoy! The main part of this book is the authentic recipes that are the outcome of a blend of history, customs, taste and symbols. It is much more than a detailed exploration of Eastern European and Asian cookery. These recipes reflect the breadth of different nationalities, countries, and cultures. You will find out about table settings, etiquette and the language of flowers. You will also learn about the most famous drink in the world - the Tea. You will be taught about cosmetics from your kitchen! The final chapter invites you on an exclusive journey. Food-lovers will find new, original recipes of the other continent, such as Slovenian cuisine, Baltic cuisine, Northern cuisine, Caukasian cuisine, and Central Asian cuisine.
To Kill a Tsar
Author: G. K. George
Publisher: New Acdemia+ORM
ISBN: 1955835330
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
An unusual Russian police detective must stop a plot to kill the tsar in this historical thriller. Eccentric and fiercely independent Inspector Vasiliev exposes a conspiracy by a high-ranking nobleman and a top official in the secret police to assassinate the tsar in late imperial Russia. He finds unexpected help from Irina, a member of the revolutionary underground, with whom he falls in love . . . "Unique among books about Russia written by western authors: being extremely rich in details it contains no factual errors at all.” —Alexei Miller, Senior Researcher in the Institute of Scientific Information in Humanities of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow “In this masterful thriller, [G.K. George] meets us at the crossroads of history and literature. He deftly portrays the tensions and dynamics of life in Imperial Russia on the eve of the assassination of Tsar Alexander II in 1881, an event that set the stage for the Russian Revolution. In the process, the author creates unforgettable characters such as Inspector Vasili Vasiliev, the Swan, and the Magician.” —Ben Eklof, Professor of History, Indiana University “A true thriller, with all the delightful trimmings of a masterful historical narrative. Alfred Rieber (alias, G.K. George) lures you into the turbulent, terrorist times of Russia in the 1880s, from glittering balls in noble palaces to mystical forests in the foothills of the Ural Mountains. Erotic rituals of a religious sect called the Jumpers come frighteningly alive in this compelling narrative that is ethnographically and historically rich with plausible detail.” —Marjorie Mandelstam Balzer, Research Professor at the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies and in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Georgetown University “With his unsurpassed knowledge of Russian history, [G.K. George] brings the terrorist crisis of the late 1870s and early 1880s to life in this exciting historical thriller. To Kill a Tsar traces the conspiracy that led to the assassination of Tsar Alexander II in a plot filled with surprising twists and dramatic encounters between ardent young radicals and their adversaries from the security police. Along with compelling portraits of such real-life historical figures as the ill-fated Tsar, Rieber has created a complex and appealing hero, Inspector Vasiliev. Guided by the inspector, a master of disguise, and his faithful peasant sergeant, readers meet aristocrats and beggars and travel from high society salons to the slum hideouts of thieves and revolutionaries. . . . I recommend To Kill a Tsar to all readers who love action, intrigue, and vivid characters.” —Adele Lindenmeyr, Professor of History, Villanova University
Publisher: New Acdemia+ORM
ISBN: 1955835330
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
An unusual Russian police detective must stop a plot to kill the tsar in this historical thriller. Eccentric and fiercely independent Inspector Vasiliev exposes a conspiracy by a high-ranking nobleman and a top official in the secret police to assassinate the tsar in late imperial Russia. He finds unexpected help from Irina, a member of the revolutionary underground, with whom he falls in love . . . "Unique among books about Russia written by western authors: being extremely rich in details it contains no factual errors at all.” —Alexei Miller, Senior Researcher in the Institute of Scientific Information in Humanities of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow “In this masterful thriller, [G.K. George] meets us at the crossroads of history and literature. He deftly portrays the tensions and dynamics of life in Imperial Russia on the eve of the assassination of Tsar Alexander II in 1881, an event that set the stage for the Russian Revolution. In the process, the author creates unforgettable characters such as Inspector Vasili Vasiliev, the Swan, and the Magician.” —Ben Eklof, Professor of History, Indiana University “A true thriller, with all the delightful trimmings of a masterful historical narrative. Alfred Rieber (alias, G.K. George) lures you into the turbulent, terrorist times of Russia in the 1880s, from glittering balls in noble palaces to mystical forests in the foothills of the Ural Mountains. Erotic rituals of a religious sect called the Jumpers come frighteningly alive in this compelling narrative that is ethnographically and historically rich with plausible detail.” —Marjorie Mandelstam Balzer, Research Professor at the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies and in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Georgetown University “With his unsurpassed knowledge of Russian history, [G.K. George] brings the terrorist crisis of the late 1870s and early 1880s to life in this exciting historical thriller. To Kill a Tsar traces the conspiracy that led to the assassination of Tsar Alexander II in a plot filled with surprising twists and dramatic encounters between ardent young radicals and their adversaries from the security police. Along with compelling portraits of such real-life historical figures as the ill-fated Tsar, Rieber has created a complex and appealing hero, Inspector Vasiliev. Guided by the inspector, a master of disguise, and his faithful peasant sergeant, readers meet aristocrats and beggars and travel from high society salons to the slum hideouts of thieves and revolutionaries. . . . I recommend To Kill a Tsar to all readers who love action, intrigue, and vivid characters.” —Adele Lindenmeyr, Professor of History, Villanova University
The Leisure Hour
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
Book Description