Leaders of Russia and the Soviet Union
From the Romanov Dynasty to Vladimir Putin
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Encyclopedias, History, Asian, Russia
| Author: | John Paxton | ISBN: | 9781135456979 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | August 21, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | John Paxton |
| ISBN: | 9781135456979 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | August 21, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This reference work surveys the leaders of Russia and the Soviet Union- from Michael, the first Romanov tsar in 1613, through the creation and dissolution of the Soviet Union, to the present day President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. Chronologically arranged, these biographies paint a thorough yet succinct portrait of 30 leaders including discussion about the family and education of each ruler, important legislation, events, and wars under each leader's rule; and each leader's achievements and impact on Russia or the Soviet Union.
This reference work surveys the leaders of Russia and the Soviet Union- from Michael, the first Romanov tsar in 1613, through the creation and dissolution of the Soviet Union, to the present day President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. Chronologically arranged, these biographies paint a thorough yet succinct portrait of 30 leaders including discussion about the family and education of each ruler, important legislation, events, and wars under each leader's rule; and each leader's achievements and impact on Russia or the Soviet Union.
