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«Иваново -«Русский Манчестер» и История Печатного Текстиля в России», лекция Памелы Смит — Четверг, 24 Июня в 19:00 (BST)

Before the 1917 Revolution Russia had a thriving textile industry, exporting vast quantities of printed cotton throughout the Russian empire and beyond. In the city of Ivanovo alone nearly 30,000 textile workers were employed. Distinctive red prints became an important … Continue reading

Василий Гроссман после «Жизни и судьбы» — лекция Роберта Чандлера

Trinity Hall Cambridge, Trinity Ln, Cambridge CB2 1TJ, UK, Cambridge Trinity Hall Cambridge, Trinity Ln, Cambridge

Grossman’s grave at the Troekurovskoye Cemetery, Moscow (from Robert Chandler’s personal archive) Vasily Grossman may always be best known as the author of his two great novels centered on the Battle of Stalingrad. His last, shorter works, however, are equally … Continue reading