Russia / [written by Terence M.G. Rice]
Digitised Book 216.73.216.191 (0)
1999
Information About
The largest country in the world and one of the most geographically diverse, Russia has undergone a dramatic transformation since the disintegration of the U.S.S.R. Today, Russia continues to maintain its rich traditions while making the difficult transition from communism to democracy. From monarchy to communism to capitalism, from tsars to reindeer herders, and from economic setbacks to the achievements of Russian science and technology, this book presents the struggles and triumphs of a remarkable society.
Additional Details
- Title
- Russia / [written by Terence M.G. Rice]
- Creators
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- Rice, Terence M. G.
- Subject
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- Russia (Federation)--Juvenile literature
- Russia--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature
- Russia--History--Juvenile literature
- Publisher
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- Times Editions, 1999
- National Library Board Singapore, 1999
- Digital Description
- application/pdf, col. ill., map
- Table of Contents
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- An overview of Russia. Geography. History. Government and the economy. People and lifestyle. Language and literature. Arts. Leisure and festivals. Food -- A closer look at Russia. The brown bear. Buildings and skylines. Chernobyl. Communism. The cossacks. Ivan the terrible. Let's pick mushrooms! Literary greats. Minority groups. "New Russians". The reindeer herders of the north. The Siberian tiger. Valentina Tereshkova & the space program. Weekend at a Dacha.
- Copyright
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- All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.