Women in Russian History: From the Tenth to the Twentieth Century

by Eve Levin, Natalia Pushkareva

Release Date: October, 1997

Edition: Paperback

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Excellent view of Russian history

Natalia Pushkarevna has produced an incredible wealth of material gleaned from resources now available in Russia. You will truly enjoy her perspective of women from the earliest days of the Kievian Russ through the Soviet Union. She dicusses political dynasties, cultural and social norms as well as offering a valuable introduction into each period of history.

Especially interesting are her descriptions of little known women of influence and authority rarely spoken of in traditional histories, beginning with Grand Pricess Olga in the 10th century. She provides a somewhat contrary view of Catherine the Great compared to other Russian histories that tend to whitewash her atrocities with trappings of the Enlightenment. She offers equally thought provoking treatments of women through every era.

You will find this a refreshing and revealing volume. I encourage you to read it.

Excellent introduction to a fascinating subject.

Well worth reading for those interested either in Russian history and culture or women's studies.