Russia
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"Many people make assumptions about what life is like in Russia based on news stories or portrayals in movies and on TV. But what is life actually like for Russians? Readers find out in this thoroughly updated look at the intersections of history, politics, economics, geography, and culture in one of the most controversial countries on Earth. The detailed, objective text allows readers to think critically about life in Russia, and additional information is presented in sidebars, fact boxes, and maps. Readers can even find recipes for Russian foods, as well as stunning photographs of Russia's people and landscapes"--
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Torchinskiĭ, O., Black, A., & Kennon, C. (2025). Russia. Fourth edition. Cavendish Square Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Torchinskiĭ, O, Angela, Black and Caroline, Kennon. 2025. Russia. Cavendish Square Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Torchinskiĭ, O, Angela, Black and Caroline, Kennon, Russia. Cavendish Square Publishing, 2025.
MLA Citation (style guide)Torchinskiĭ, O., et al. Russia. Fourth edition. Cavendish Square Publishing, 2025.
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250 | |a Fourth edition. | ||
264 | 1 | |a Buffalo, New York : |b Cavendish Square Publishing, |c [2025] | |
300 | |a 144 pages : |b color illustrations, maps ; |c 24 cm. | ||
336 | |a text |b txt |2 rdacontent. | ||
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504 | |a Includes bibliographical references (141-142) and index. | ||
505 | 0 | |a Welcome to Russia -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Russions -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Russia -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Time line -- Glossary -- For further information -- Bibliography -- Index. | |
520 | |a "Many people make assumptions about what life is like in Russia based on news stories or portrayals in movies and on TV. But what is life actually like for Russians? Readers find out in this thoroughly updated look at the intersections of history, politics, economics, geography, and culture in one of the most controversial countries on Earth. The detailed, objective text allows readers to think critically about life in Russia, and additional information is presented in sidebars, fact boxes, and maps. Readers can even find recipes for Russian foods, as well as stunning photographs of Russia's people and landscapes"-- |c Provided by publisher. | ||
521 | |a Ages 10 |b Cavendish Square Publishing. | ||
521 | |a Grades 4-6 |b Cavendish Square Publishing. | ||
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