Books

This book presents the results of in-depth research and extensive travels in former Soviet space. Its prime focus is the impact of space exploration on everyday life in its pioneering age between the late 1950s and the 1980s.

Linda Himelstein’s critically acclaimed biography of Russian vodka scion Pyotr Smirnov is the sweeping story of entrepreneurship, empire, and epicurean triumph unlike anything the world has ever seen before.

The shorter works of one of the world’s greatest writers, including the classics The Gambler and Notes From the Underground.

The brilliant shorter novels of Tolstoy, including The Death of Ivan Ilych and Family Happiness, collected and reissued with a beautiful updated design.

Journey on a Cloud a Children's Book Inspired by Marc Chagall

An essential insight into Russia’s relations with Ukraine, the US and beyond

A riveting history and maritime adventure about priceless masterpieces originally destined for Catherine the Great.

A groundbreaking and gripping literary detective novel set in Soviet-era Russia, from the award-winning author of Laurus and The Aviator

A startling and revelatory examination of Nabokov’s life and works—notably Pale Fire and Lolita—bringing new insight into one of the twentieth century’s most enigmatic authors.

The acclaimed author of Sovietistan travels along the seemingly endless Russian border and reveals the deep and pervasive influence it has had across half the globe.

In the deft hands of Eugene Vodolazkin, The Aviator paints a vivid, panoramic picture of life in Russia at the beginning of the 20th century, richly evoking the sights, sounds and political turmoil of those days.

Petrograd tells the untold tale of the international conspiracy behind the 1916 murder of Grigori Rasputin.