Book Review - Natasha's Dance: A Cultural History of Russia by Orlando Figes
A excellent cultural history of Russia.
Stars with the regin of Peter the Great and the founding of St Petersburg and ends with the Breznev era.
It explains why Russian culture has been so important and how its influences are still felt today.
The book also helps you understand composers like Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, Rimsky-Korsakov etc. explains why they wrote certain pieces, their relationship with Russia and the West and their love for their homeland.
It also details writers such as Tolstoy, Puskin, Chekhov etc. why they wrote their books and how it links to Russia.
A well written book that is easy to read and keeps you gripped till the very end.
A excellent cultural history of Russia.
Stars with the regin of Peter the Great and the founding of St Petersburg and ends with the Breznev era.
It explains why Russian culture has been so important and how its influences are still felt today.
The book also helps you understand composers like Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, Rimsky-Korsakov etc. explains why they wrote certain pieces, their relationship with Russia and the West and their love for their homeland.
It also details writers such as Tolstoy, Puskin, Chekhov etc. why they wrote their books and how it links to Russia.
A well written book that is easy to read and keeps you gripped till the very end.
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