Beginning in the eighteenth century with the building of St. Petersburg and culminating with the Soviet regime, Figes examines how writers, artists, and musicians grappled with the idea of Russia itself--its character, spiritual essence, and destiny. Skillfully interweaving the great works--by Dosto
Natasha's Dance
- Publisher
- New York : Metropolitan Books
- Year
- 2002
- Category
- Fiction
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