Beginning in the eighteenth century with the building of St. Petersburg and culminating with the Soviet regime, Figes examines how writers, artists, and musicians grappled with the idea of Russia itself--its character, spiritual essence, and destiny. Skillfully interweaving the great works--by Dostoevsky, Stravinsky, and Chagall--with folk embroidery, peasant songs, religious icons, and all the customs of daily life, Figes reveals the spirit of "Russianness" as rich and uplifting, complex and contradictory--and more lasting than any Russian ruler or state.

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Format: TradePaperback
Author: Figes, Orlando
ISBN: 9780312421953
Condition: Used
Dimensions: 9.20 x 1.50
Number Of Pages: 784
Publication Year: 2003

Natasha's Dance: A Cultural History of Russia

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