Who's Who in Russia since 1900 - 9780415138970

Taylor & Francis

Who's Who in Russia since 1900Author(s): Martin McCauley, Martin Mccauley\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415138970, 978-0415138970\nSynopsis\nWho's Who is Russia and the Soviet Union is a unique reference guide which examines the leading political, economic, cultural, military, scientific and sporting personalities from [tel]. Through analysis of figures such as Stalin, Brezhnev, Khrushchev, Yeltsin, Ratushinskaya and Sakharov, a comprehensive portrait of Russian and Soviet society in this era emerges. The book takes the reader up to the collapse of the Soviet Union and provides:\n- detailed biographical information on each leading figure\n- bibliographical references with entries as an aid to further research\n- a comprehensive glossary of Russian terms, concepts and institutions and a useful chronology of events\n- an accessible and user-friendly A-Z layout\n- an invaluable guide for students, teachers, resea.