Reflections on the Russian Soul - A Memoir (Hardcover)

This memoir was written by the Russian scientist and historian of literature, Dmitry Likhachev. It not only covers his life but also includes a supplementary essay, written by him, giving his perception of Russian people - their culture and history. A prolific writer with strong views, Likhachev describes how his ideologies caught the attention of the KGB and, shortly after joining a furtive club of historians, led to his dramatic arrest and confinement within the prison island of Solovky. He recalls his story of imprisonment during the Stalin era and his chance survival during the construction of the pointless Belomorkanal link between the White and Baltic Seas. This book spans from the early twentieth century up to perestroika and glasnost, when Mikhail Gorbachev attempted to give political power to Likhachev.

General

Imprint:	Central European University Press
Country of origin:	Hungary
Release date:	March 2000
First published:	June 2000
Authors:	Dmitry S. Likhachev
Dimensions:	234 x 159 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	350
ISBN-13:	978-963-91164-6-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Humanities > History > European history > From 1900 > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Political control & influence > Political oppression & persecution > General Books > History > European history > From 1900 > General Books > Biography > Historical, political & military
LSN:	963-91164-6-7
Barcode:	9789639116467

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