Russian soldiers in foreign lands. Forgotten pages of history.
Russian soldiers in foreign lands. Forgotten pages of history.
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A book of essays by Soviet writer, journalist, and political scientist Georgy Alexandrovich Zhukov (pseudonym: Yuri Zhukov), "Russian Soldiers in Foreign Lands: Forgotten Pages of History," is being published for the first time. The publication was in preparation for nearly 30 years, but the final stage of work with the editor coincided with the author's death and dramatic changes in the country.
However, these circumstances in no way diminish the historical significance of the collected material about the Russian brigades that fought in France and Macedonia for three years and then spent almost the same amount of time returning to Russia. The tragic and valiant stories, told by the soldiers themselves, should be accessible to a wide readership. The main value of Yuri Zhukov's book lies in the polyphonic chorus of testimonies from those who participated in the events at La Courtine. This publication is a shining example of Soviet documentary prose, with its ideologically rigorous assessments, allowing us to hear the unvarnished stories and recollections of dozens of soldiers who defended their own dignity, often despite the harshest conditions and circumstances they were powerless to change.
This publication is intended for readers interested in Russian history, the history of the First World War, oral history, and the history of journalism.
However, these circumstances in no way diminish the historical significance of the collected material about the Russian brigades that fought in France and Macedonia for three years and then spent almost the same amount of time returning to Russia. The tragic and valiant stories, told by the soldiers themselves, should be accessible to a wide readership. The main value of Yuri Zhukov's book lies in the polyphonic chorus of testimonies from those who participated in the events at La Courtine. This publication is a shining example of Soviet documentary prose, with its ideologically rigorous assessments, allowing us to hear the unvarnished stories and recollections of dozens of soldiers who defended their own dignity, often despite the harshest conditions and circumstances they were powerless to change.
This publication is intended for readers interested in Russian history, the history of the First World War, oral history, and the history of journalism.
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