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Russia: From Revolution to Counter Revolution
This is a book online by Ted Grant. This particular page is the introduction written by Alan Woods. He discusses Bolshevism and the Russian revolution. Further chapters from the book are available.
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Photius Coutsoukis: Russia New Thinking: Foreign Policy Under Gorbachev
This site gives an overview of Gorbachev's foreign policy, which emphasized the enhancement of diplomatic relations and economic cooperation. Read how Soviet relations between foreign countries greatly improved under this and how...
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Russian Crafts: Russian Tea Drinking Ceremony
Did you know that tea-drinking is an art in Russia? Learn how Russians prepare and serve their tea.
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Countries and Their Cultures: Sami
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sami people in Scandinavia and parts of Russia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Russia, 1920
A map from 1920 of western Russia showing the political divisions within the country at the time. The map is color-coded to show the boundaries of European Russia, including the territories of Finland, the Baltic Provinces, Poland, White...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Western Russia, 1920
A map from 1920 of the western portion of Russia from St. Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland to the Crimean Peninsula on the Black Sea, and east to Moscow. The map shows the political boundaries within Russia at the time, major cities and...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Napoleon's Invasion of Russia, 1812
A map of Western Russia at the time of Napoleon's invasion in 1812. The map shows the borders of Russia, Prussia, and the Duchy of Warsaw at the time, the city of Kovno where Napoleon crossed the River Niemen on June 24, 1812, the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Russia, 1914
A map from 1914 of European Russia at the time. The map shows province boundaries, major cities, towns, and ports, railroads, lakes, rivers, and terrain. An inset map details the area around St. Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland. A...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Russia in Europe and Caucasia, 1920
A map of European Russia and the Caucasia at the end of World War I, showing province boundaries at the time, and the conjectural boundaries of the new states at the time the map was made given in red outline. These new states include...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Peter I of Russia
Peter I the Great or Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (June 1672-8 February 1725) ruled Russia and later the Russian Empire from 7 May 1682 until his death, jointly ruling before 1696 with his weak and sickly half-brother, Ivan V. Peter carried...
Curated OER
A View on Cities: St Petersburg: Central State Historical Archive of Russia
Central State Historical Archive of Russia (St Petersburg)
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Photograph:catherine Ii of Russia.
Listed as one of the 300 women who changed the world, Catherine the Great led Russia into participation in cultural and political life of Europe.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Elizabeth of Russia
Elizabeth was the Empress of Russia from 1741 to 1762.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Nicholas Ii of Russia
The last emperor of Russia, ruling from 1894 until his abdication in 1917.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Catherine Ii of Russia
Catherine II, called Catherine the Great, reigned as Empress of Russia for 34 years, from 9 July [O.S. 28 June] 1762 until her death. Marrying into the Russian Imperial family, she came to power with the deposition of her husband Peter...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Moscow, the Capital of Russia
Although the site has very limited text about Moscow, Russia, the photographs are worth the site.
Other
Embassy of the Russian Federation
The official site of the Embassy of the Russian Federation. Find lots of information, including: the president, government, state symbols, economy, culture, geography, cuisine, religion, holidays, and more.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: History of Sochi
Learn about the history of this Russian city from its earliest origins through the Middle Ages and into the present day.
Yale University
The Avalon Project: Manifesto of the Communist Party
Complete text of the Communist Manifesto.
CNN
Cnn: 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Fast Facts
Learn some interesting facts about this Russian city, host of 2014 winter Olympics.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Soviet Union and the United States
This site from ibiblio.org gives information about the historical relationship between the Soviet Union and the United States. After reading the summary on this page, click on the links at the bottom of the page to read about early...
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