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Moscow and Muscovites is a unique portrait of Russia's capital city, offering a vivid glimpse into life in Moscow before the Soviet era. First published in 1926, this work is a remarkable verbal...

Eloise in Moscow is a charming tale of a young girl's adventures in Russia during the Cold War era.Originally published in 1959, this delightful book was first out of print for over three decades...

Moscow at Midnight by Sally McGrane is a gripping espionage thriller that follows Max Rushmore as he investigates the death of a nuclear waste disposal expert in Moscow. As he delves deeper into the...

Hotel Moscow is a thought-provoking novel that tells the story of an American woman's perilous journey to Russia shortly after the fall of communism. Brooke Fielding, a New York investment manager,...

A cultural adventure like no other unfolds in Bacon in Moscow. In 1988, James Birch, a young British curator, embarked on an audacious mission to bring Francis Bacon's work to the newly refurbished...

Bacon in Moscow is a personal and humorous memoir about an audacious attempt to mount a retrospective of Francis Bacon's work at the Central House of Artists, Moscow in 1988. As a young British...

The Battle for Moscow by David Stahel A fresh perspective on one of the most pivotal battles of World War II. In November 1941, Hitler ordered his forces to make a final push towards Moscow, but what...

Twelve-year-old Valentina fails to return from a visit to her father in Moscow, prompting alarm. Her family knows one man they can depend on to bring her back safe: former SAS major Ben Hope. What...

First published in 1921, Marooned in Moscow is a gripping account of Marguerite Harrison's experiences in war-torn Russia in early 1920. This new edition provides a fascinating insight into her entry...

The Moscow Business Elite: A Social and Cultural Portrait of Two Generations, 1840-1905 This study explores the lives of two generations of Russia's business elite in 19th-century Moscow. Jo Ann...

The New Moscow Philosophy by Vyacheslav Pyetsukh is a thought-provoking novel set in a communal apartment in late Soviet-era Moscow. When an elderly tenant disappears after seeing a ghost, the...

Osip Mandelstam's Moscow Notebooks are a powerful and poignant portrayal of life under Stalin's regime. Written between 1930 and 1934, these poems chronicle the poet's experiences with persecution,...

A Corner House in Moscow A Novel by Mikhail Osorgin is a poignant and introspective novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning. Set against the backdrop of...

Gabriel Allon is drawn to Russia by a journalist's violent death. In this new Moscow, the old Soviet era has given way to a wealthy and powerful elite, with a new generation of Stalinists seeking to...

Private Moscow is a gripping thriller that takes readers on a breakneck ride into the dark underworld of Russia's capital city.A deadly conspiracy unfolds when an old friend invites Jack Morgan, head...

A Gentleman in Moscow is a captivating novel about a man who finds himself confined to a luxury hotel, where he must navigate the complexities of his own life and the tumultuous world outside.Set...

The Soviet city that was never built: six visions of Moscow from the great architects of modernist Russia. In 1917, Lenin moved the Russian capital back to Moscow, envisioning an ideal Soviet city...

Moscow Vanguard Art: 1922-1992 A comprehensive survey of art in Moscow during the Soviet era, this book explores the spirit of artistic experimentation in the face of political repression. Margarita...

Discover the essence of Moscow with this comprehensive guide to the city's finest attractions and experiences.Published in 2017, Define Fine City Guide Moscow is a detailed and authoritative source...

The Air Battle for Moscow, 1941-1942 is a detailed account of one of the most vital yet little-known air battles of World War II. In October 1941, Operation Typhoon and the battle for Moscow began,...

Patricia Cockrell's memoir offers a unique glimpse into her experiences as a Quaker in Russia during a time of great social change. After years of correspondence with schools in Moscow, she was...

Kate Chisholm's life is about to take a dramatic turn. In 1990, she embarks on a literary tour that will lead her to meet Valentin Kotov, a young and passionate investigative journalist. As their...

The Art Life of a City Revealed 1990-2000 In the late 1980s, the Soviet government introduced laws that allowed citizens to form associations and clubs for the first time in decades. This led to the...

Robert Ludlum's The Moscow Vector: A Covert-One Novel A mysterious outbreak in Moscow sets off a chain reaction of deadly events around the world. Lt Col Jon Smith, an Army research doctor with a...

A Gentleman in Moscow A Novel by Amor Towles is set against the backdrop of one of history's most tumultuous decades. In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol...

Moscow, 1937: a city in the grip of terror. In this gripping account, historian Karl Schlögel reconstructs the events that led to the 'Great Terror', a period of unprecedented violence and repression...

A Gentleman in Moscow A Novel by Amor Towles In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin. For the first time in his...

The Moscow Offensive by Dale Brown A high-stakes thriller from the New York Times master of military fiction, Dale Brown. When a billionaire investor sells his air freight company to a mysterious new...

Spring 1918 marks a pivotal moment in Russian history as people flee Moscow for the Black Sea. Teffi, a celebrated writer, embarks on a reading tour across Russia, navigating bureaucratic waters to...

The Moscow Kremlin: Russia's Fortified Heart A detailed study of the tumultuous history of the Moscow Kremlin, this book explores the complex and fascinating story behind Russia's iconic fortress...

Discover Moscow with this expert guide, packed with insider tips and ideas to help you see the very best of Russia's capital city. From iconic landmarks like St Basil's Cathedral and the Bolshoi...

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 was a sudden and unexpected event that left many experts stunned. In "From Washington to Moscow", Louis Sell provides a detailed account of US-Soviet...

In 1954, Ingrid Bauer's life is forever changed by her marriage to a Soviet embassy worker and her decision to leave Vienna. Decades later, in 1980, Anya Kadinova finds herself torn between her...

Set in 1930s Moscow, this novel presents a city that is supposed to be the epitome of Soviet happiness. However, beneath its surface lies an anarchic satire that challenges the notion of a perfect...

Operation Typhoon: The German Assault on Moscow 1941 by Philippe Naud In July 1941, Adolf Hitler turned his attention to Moscow, believing that capturing the city would crush the Soviet Union...

Moscow Stations is a darkly comedic novel about a man's downward spiral into alcoholism and despair. After being fired, Venya embarks on a journey to visit his loved ones, but his drinking problem...

The Three Romes: Moscow, Constantinople, and Rome Russell Fraser explores the enduring legacy of three cities that have shaped Western civilization. From their ancient roots to their modern-day...

Operation Typhoon: Hitler's March on Moscow, October 1941 In October 1941, Adolf Hitler launched Operation Typhoon, a massive German drive to capture Moscow and knock the Soviet Union out of World...

In 1973 Moscow, Martha's life is turned upside down when she's sent to live with her friend Kit in the city. To escape parental disapproval, Martha marries Kit, who's been posted there by the...

The Eastern Front, 1941-1942 is a detailed account of one of the most pivotal periods in World War II. This volume explores how the German army's persistence and innovative tactics led to the Battle...

Iris Digby's life was turned upside down when she vanished from her London home in 1948. Four years later, her estranged twin sister Ruth received a postcard that set off a chain of events. Ruth is...

Axis of Convenience: Moscow, Beijing, and the New Geopolitics by Bobo Lo The relationship between Russia and China is often portrayed as a model of international cooperation, but in reality, it is a...

Moscow: A Guide to Soviet Modernist Architecture 1955 -1991 provides an in-depth look at nearly 100 buildings that shaped Moscow's post-war landscape. Spanning three decades, from the late 1950s to...

The Starlings of Bucharest by Sarah Armstrong is a gripping thriller that follows Ted's journey as he navigates the world of espionage and film criticism. In Bucharest, he becomes embroiled in a...

Discover the heart of Russia with Lonely Planet Pocket Moscow & St Petersburg. This handy guide is packed with essential information to help you navigate the can't-miss sights and hidden gems of...

Assignment Moscow offers a unique perspective on Russia's complex relationship with the West. From the early 20th century to the present day, correspondents in Russia have played a crucial role in...

Explore Moscow with confidence using this comprehensive travel guide. Colour-coded chapters and detailed itineraries make it easy to plan your trip, while maps and photographs provide a visual...

Understanding Russia's Perspective: A Key to Engagement with Moscow From Moscow, the world looks different. This book argues that Western leaders' tendency to view Russia as an irrational nation...

Moscow's Heavy Shadow: The Violent Collapse of the USSR By Isaac McKean Scarborough, Cornell University Press, 2023 The collapse of the Soviet Union was a period of great upheaval, with millions of...

Published to mark a milestone issue, 'Critical Mass: Moscow Art Magazine 1993-2017' presents a selection of texts from Russia's only independent art journal. This collection covers the development of...

The Scent of Empires: Chanel No. 5 and Red Moscow By Karl Schlögel A fascinating story of power, intrigue and betrayal is woven into the history of two iconic perfumes. In the early 20th century,...

The Woman Back from Moscow: In Pursuit of Beauty A Novel by Ha Jin is a powerful and insightful novel that delves into the multifaceted history of China's Communist Party. Based on the life of...

A fired cable fitter's life unravels as he embarks on a journey to Petushki, hoping to reunite with his "most beloved of trollops". Along the way, he delivers a rambling monologue that covers...

Moscow Tram Stop: A Doctor's Experiences with the German Spearhead in Russia Heinrich Haape recounts his experiences as a young doctor drafted into the German Wehrmacht during World War II. In June...

The Moscow Mathematical Olympiads 1993-1999 presents a collection of challenging problems from one of the world's most renowned math competitions. These non-standard problems require wit, creative...

Boris Iofan's remarkable life and career as state architect to Joseph Stalin is explored in this first major publication. A gifted designer and committed Communist, Iofan became one of the Soviet...

The Seven Sisters of Moscow and Their Extended Family by James Martin is a personal journey that spans over 14,000 miles. In this book, Martin recounts his obsession with the iconic landmarks built...

The Moscow Sleepers is a gripping thriller that delves into the dark world of international intelligence and global espionage. A man's mysterious death in a hospital sets off a chain of events as Liz...

Napoleon's Fatal March on Moscow by Adam Zamoyski is a gripping account of one of history's most catastrophic military campaigns. In 1812, Napoleon's army invaded Russia, but the brutal winter and...

This comprehensive guide to the Modernized Anti-Sicilians Moscow Variation & Sidelines provides in-depth analysis and coverage of this popular chess opening. By integrating 'Anti-Sicilians' into...

The Stalinist skyscraper project transformed Moscow's skyline in the early years of the Cold War. This monumental undertaking reshaped daily life in the Soviet capital, as centuries-old metropolis...

Detroit-Moscow-Detroit: An Architecture for Industrialization, 1917-1945 This book presents an original account of US and USSR industrialization between the two world wars. Despite ideological...

Life in Moscow and Bangkok during the early 1950s was a world apart. For Jean Floyd, being young and working in the British Embassy in Moscow in 1949 marked the beginning of an extraordinary...

A Gentleman in Moscow: A Novel by Amor Towles In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol hotel, a grand luxury hotel across the street from the Kremlin. For the...

The Moscow Puzzles 359 Mathematical Recreations is a beloved puzzle book that has captivated readers for decades. First published in 1956, it has undergone eight editions and been translated into...

The Spy in Moscow Station: A Counterspy's Hunt for a Deadly Cold War Threat Eric Haseltine Icon Books, Limited English language, 2020 edition Paperback, 268 pages This gripping true story recounts...

When a Russian publisher's life is cut short in Moscow, amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher finds herself at the centre of a deadly mystery.As part of a US publishing group visiting Russia to support its...

Behind the scenes of one of the most pivotal moments in modern history, a former US ambassador reveals the true story of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its impact on US-Russia relations. In...

The Spy in Moscow Station: A Counterspy's Hunt for a Deadly Cold War Threat by Eric Haseltine. In 1970s Moscow, a seemingly routine visa application by an NSA engineer became the focal point of a...

Spirou & Fantasio in Moscow is a humorous flashback to Soviet times. French counter-intelligence kidnaps Spirou and Fantasio while they are in transit through Paris airport, demanding their...

Alexander Radishchev's Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow is a powerful and thought-provoking work that challenges readers to confront the harsh realities of life in 18th-century Russia. Written...

Moscow X is a gripping spy thriller that delves into the world of CIA deep cover operations. A daring operation threatens chaos in the Kremlin, but can Langley trust the Russian at its center? The...

In 1990s Russia, bringing laughter and learning to children seemed like a straightforward task. However, the reality was far more complex. Natasha Lance Rogoff recounts the gripping story of how...

Robert Ford's memoir offers a unique perspective on post-war Soviet politics and Russian life. As the only Western diplomat to have known and dealt with all the Soviet leaders from Stalin to...

The Moscow Rules: CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War In the late 1970s, the Cold War was at its most perilous, with the Soviet Union's all-pervasive surveillance making intelligence...

A gripping and authoritative account of the German Winter Campaign of 1941-1942, Retreat from Moscow challenges conventional wisdom on the campaign's outcome. David Stahel argues that the German...

Simone de Beauvoir's novella explores the complexities of long-term relationships and the challenges of growing older. A retired French couple, Nicole and Andre, embark on a summer holiday to Russia,...

The Russian military intervention in Syria, 2015-2017 by Tom Cooper provides a detailed analysis of Moscow's involvement in the conflict. This accessible book is valuable for both newcomers to the...

A government minister's death in his flat is ruled an accident, but journalist Jon Swift suspects foul play. As he digs deeper, he uncovers evidence that his friend was investigating a series of...

The USSR resumed its clandestine warfare against western democracies after May 1945. Secret police services were installed in satellite countries across Central and Eastern Europe, with operatives...

The Battle of Borodino has left an indelible mark on Russian history. In September 1812, it was the bloodiest day of the Napoleonic Wars, forcing France's Grande Armée to retreat from Moscow and...

Moscow's monumental mosaics are a unique reflection of Soviet art and architecture. Created between 1935 and 1990, these artworks can be found in various locations throughout the city, including...

The Russian Piano School explores the art of piano playing through the teachings and writings of Russia's most renowned pianists and professors at the Moscow Conservatoire. Translated by Professor...

The Tsars and the East: Gifts from Turkey and Iran in the Moscow Kremlin By Konstantinovitch This book explores the fascinating history of gifts exchanged between Russia's rulers and the Ottoman...

The UK's diplomatic strategy in Russia since 2014 has been marked by self-assurance and resolve. Yet, how effective was this approach? Author Ian Proud, who spent years working in the British Embassy...

A former top-ranking police officer's career was brought to an abrupt end by jealous colleagues who framed him for a non-existent offence. This is his story - one of betrayal, personal tragedy, and...

Audrey Murray's Open Mic Night in Moscow is a humorous and poignant memoir about her nine-month solo journey through the former Soviet Republics. In this thoughtful and entertaining account, she...

This textbook provides a rigorous yet elementary introduction to complex analysis, focusing on the aspects most relevant for students planning to study algebraic geometry and related topics.The...

Winter 1947. Britain's secret services have been compromised, and the country is more vulnerable than ever. Soviet leader Joseph Stalin sees an opportunity to create chaos and protect a valuable...

Red Sky at NoonA gripping adventure story set against the backdrop of World War II's most devastating conflict. Benya Golden joins a penal battalion to fight the Nazis, embarking on a perilous...

Billy's life is about to get a lot more complicated. His parents have been missing for nine years, and he's living with his Gran. But that's not the only problem he's facing. A mysterious gang is...

Mortar Gunner on the Eastern Front: The Memoir of Dr. Hans Heinz RehfeldtFrom the Moscow winter offensive to Operation Zitadelle, this is a visceral account from contemporaneous diaries of a soldier...

The StuG III Brigade 191: A Tactical History of the Buffalo Brigade in Action. This illustrated volume tells the story of Brigade 191, also known as the 'Buffalo Brigade', who played a significant...

Set against the backdrop of 20th Century Russia, Murder in Moscow is a fun and funny historical mystery that combines elements of whodunnit and thriller. Fiona Figg's investigation into the death of...

Stahlgewitter at the Gates of Moscow: A German View of Ww2 Operation Barbarossa 1941 Through German Eyes by Friedrich Von Gatow. The German Army Group Center achieved an overwhelming tactical victory...

Gurdjieff's Early Talks 1914-1931 In Moscow, St. Petersburg, Essentuki, Tiflis, Constantinople, Berlin, Paris, London, Fontainebleau, New York, and Chicago is a collection of over one hundred...

The conflict between Soviet Communists and Boris Pasternak over the publication of Doctor Zhivago did not end with his Nobel Prize win. Paolo Mancosu sheds new light on the post-Nobel history of...

Discover the shocking true stories of Russia's most notorious serial killers in this gripping account. From the Rostov Ripper to other infamous perpetrators, this book delves into the lives and...

Rendezvous at the Russian Tea Rooms is a gripping account of one of World War II's most intriguing spy stories. At its centre is Tyler Kent, a charismatic and ambitious young man who leads a double...

The 1960s marked a significant shift in human rights activism in the United States. As Americans sought to secure civil and political rights for their fellow citizens, they also began to question...