Some Russian related books I have read recently in The Archive

[wytchcroft]

http://www.archive.org/details/russianarmyfromw00stev

http://www.archive.org/details/onrussianfront00lidd

Accounts of The Russian Front - from a Western perspective. Interesting as historical documents.
Actually very well written, emotionnal and fascinating.

http://www.archive.org/details/pathofmodernruss00baksuoft
Theatre - charming, of it's time - but also complex and astute.


http://www.archive.org/details/russianfairybook00dole
Russian Fairy Book - lovely illustrations.

 

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[dark-swimmer.livejournal.com]

This painter was very popular. I know this style very well.

[jah-alarm.livejournal.com]

If you are into painting, try Vasnetsov (esp. Sirin and Alkonost-imho this has a sinister black metal attitude).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Vasnetsov_Sirin_Alkonost.jpg