Myths about Russia
$43.75
- Paperback
246 pages
- Release Date
10 February 2015
Summary
Russia’s rich history is full of secrets: there’s not another country in the world with so many skeletons in its closet. Vladimir Medinskiy’s new book offers the reader the opportunity to get better acquainted with some myths about Russia in a quick, easy, and entertaining way.
The book covers some of the most interesting, colorful, and controversial debates in Russian history and the most popular myths about Russia: vodka and its role in some incredible adventures, Russia’s problems …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781782670865 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1782670866 |
| Author: | Vladimir Medinskiy, Christopher Christopher |
| Publisher: | Glagoslav Publications Ltd |
| Imprint: | Glagoslav Publications Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 246 |
| Release Date: | 10 February 2015 |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 127mm x 14mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Professor and politician Vladimir Medinsky has explored negative stereotypes surrounding Russians, such as laziness, brutality and drunkenness. His books sparked vicious debate.”
THE TELEGRAPH
“The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact “deserves a monument.” The U.S.S.R. never occupied the Baltic states, it just “incorporated” them. An infamous picture of a Nazi-Soviet military parade in Poland in 1939 was “photoshopped.” Anti-Semitism in Tsarist Russia has been “greatly exaggerated.” Alternative history? Speculative fiction? No, these are actual snippets from the academic writings of Russia’s new culture minister, Vladimir Medinsky”
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“The edition Myths about Russia has caused much reaction from readers, both enthusiastic and edgy. I must confess I did not expect such a vigorous reaction. This proves how important were the issues touched upon in the Myths.”
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About The Author
Vladimir Medinskiy
Vladimir Medinskiy is a Russian statesman, professor, essayist, and novelist. Since May 2012, he has held the post of Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation.
Medinskiy is the author of several popular books on advertising, PR, and history. His Myths About Russia series is particularly famous, having been the bestselling Russian popular history series in recent years. In 2012, he published his first work of fiction, The Wall, which critics have praised as a significant contribution to the revival of the historical novel in Russia.
He studied at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, graduating with honors from the Faculty of International Journalism. During his university years, he was active in student journalism and interned with the press service at the Soviet (and later Russian) Embassy in Washington, D.C. From 1992 to 1998, he headed the PR agency Ya Corporation.
After earning his degree in 1997, Medinskiy began his teaching career at the Moscow State Institute’s Faculty of Journalism. He obtained his doctorate in 1999 and has since held a professorship at the same university.
From 2010 until its liquidation in 2012, Medinskiy served as a member of the Presidential Commission to Counter Attempts to Falsify History to the Detriment of Russia’s Interests. In July 2011, he became a member of the board of the Russkiy Mir Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting the Russian language and culture internationally through various programs.
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