The Other Russia
The Other Russia by Norman Stone, published by Faber & Faber in 1990, is a comprehensive exploration of the lives of Russian emigrants across various historical contexts. This first edition spans 475 pages and is presented in English. The book aims to illustrate the experiences of these individuals, capturing their memories of Russia before 1917 and their lives in the Soviet Union thereafter, organized into three distinct time periods.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of oral histories that delve into the complexities of exile and displacement. The first section addresses the tumultuous years from 1900 to 1921, detailing the events surrounding the Revolution and the subsequent flight of many Russians. The narrative continues with the experiences of refugees from 1922 to 1947, highlighting communities such as Harbin in Manchuria. The final part focuses on the Soviet experience from 1946 to 1986, recounting the struggles faced by artists and intellectuals under Stalin and the broader challenges of life in the Soviet Union. This book provides a detailed account of history and personal narratives, offering insights into the lives shaped by significant political upheaval.
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The purpose of this book is to illustrate what life was like for Russian emigrants in different times and places, including, where possible, their memories of Russia before 1917 or in the Soviet Union afterwards. The oral histories presented are divided into three time periods. The first deals with 1900-1921, the end of the Old Order. Some of the experiences told recount the events surrounding the Revolution, while others deal with escape, flight and exile. The second part of the book focuses on refugees between 1922 and 1947. Among the communities mentioned is Harbin, a city in Manchuria which had become Russian when the Tsarist Government built the Trans-Siberian railway in the 1890s. Attention is also given to the movement to go back and of the situation of the émigrés during the Second World War. The third part of the book concerns the Soviet Experience and Beyond, 1946-1986. Stories in this section tell of life under Stalin, hunger, escape and defection, and of the struggle of artists and intellectuals within the Soviet Union during this period.
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