Shirt, Peter

Among the Ukrainians

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ISBN 13:
9780956512901
author:
Shirt, Peter
format:
Paperback
publisher:
The Laundry Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
318
Dimensions:
21.6 x 1.6 x 14 cm
Genre:
History, Political History, Marxism & Communism, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£12.59

Description

Ukraine, a country largely unknown to outsiders, has long been considered part of Russia and the Soviet Union. Until recently, it lacked its own voice. This book provides that voice, offering insights into ordinary people's lives through their cities and regions. You'll encounter a mix of everyday life and extraordinary stories, from the purgatory of bathhouses to the pleasures of private rooms, and from coalface work to hospital struggles. Along the way, you'll discover the country's rich history, including tales of scientists, athletes, inventors, and writers who made significant contributions. This book is a unique guide to Russia's little-known land, a nation with a big heart and a complex past. It offers a fresh perspective on Ukraine, revealing its people, places, and experiences in a way that's not often seen elsewhere.

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