The Key to Understanding Russia Lies Deep in Its Forests

In “The Oak and the Larch,” Sophie Pinkham examines a vast history and culture through the branches of its ancient trees.
The Christian Science Monitor

What trees mean to Russia, through a history of war and peace

Sophie Pinkham’s “The Oak and the Larch” traces how Russian history and literature have shaped – and been shaped by – its deep forests.

Yuri Dmitriev, the Russian historian imprisoned for denouncing Kremlin attempts to rewrite history

Detained in a penal colony in Mordovia, the 70-year-old historian, who specializes in the Stalin regime's crimes, is one of Russia's oldest political prisoners. His crime? Refusing to accept ...
World Socialist Web Site

Victory Day in Russia: The real historical lessons for the working class

On Friday, May 9, military parades and various festive events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies over the Third Reich took place throughout Russia. The ...

Research center in Lincoln preserves heritage of Germans from Russia

Since the 1870s, Germans from Russia came to America, bringing their affinity for agriculture and their work ethic. In ...