A Companion to Russian History

A COMPANION TO RUSSIAN HISTORY As a companion for a journey Russian history, this book is entertaining, clever and varied, brilliant at its best, and able to speak simultaneously and with authority to all kinds of students, general readers, and specialists. Slavonic and East European Review A Companion to Russian History will be of enormous value to those who teach survey courses in Russian history, to graduate students preparing for comprehensive exams in Russian history, or simply anyone who wants to get current with trends in the field. The Russian Review Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, substantial changes have transformed the way historians have interpreted Russia's past. This Companion provides an overview of Russian history, from the earliest appearance of the Slavs in history to the present day. It features 28 provocative essays written by both prominent and emerging international scholars covering major problems in Russia's history. The book is structured chronologically, yet reflects the weight of interest in Russia's recent history by giving its greatest coverage to the twentieth century. It offers a balanced review of both traditional and cutting-edge topics, demonstrating the range and dynamism of the field.