Shirt, Peter
Among the Ukrainians
- 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
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.