Russian Diaspora

The Russian Diaspora:1917-1941 is a complete reference work to be used as an overview of the mass exodus from the Russian Empire after the revolutions and civil war (1917-1921). This book provides Russian Studies scholars, as well as students of world culture, with an accessible guide and overview of the emigres own lives, as well as of their contributions to the literature, music, arts, science and technology of their host countries. As such, the book is an essential addition to the history of world culture and technology. The layout of the book is extremely helpful. Each topic is introduced using a brief outline of the topic within its historical perspective. The outline is followed by an alphabetical listing of the outstanding contributors within the Russian Diaspora. The final section of the book provides a bibliography of the available Western-language and major Russian references.

The Russian Diaspora:1917-1941 is a complete reference work to be used as an overview of the mass exodus from the Russian Empire after the revolutions and civil war (1917-1921). This book provides Russian Studies scholars, as well as students of world culture, with an accessible guide and overview of the emigres own lives, as well as of their contributions to the literature, music, arts, science and technology of their host countries. As such, the book is an essential addition to the history of world culture and technology. The layout of the book is extremely helpful. Each topic is introduced using a brief outline of the topic within its historical perspective. The outline is followed by an alphabetical listing of the outstanding contributors within the Russian Diaspora. The final section of the book provides a bibliography of the available Western-language and major Russian references.

Author Biography: Boris Raymond (Ph.D., University of Chicago) currently teaches at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada.David R. Jones is editor of the Military Encyclopedia of Russia and Eurasia (MERE). He is Director of the Russian Research Center of Nova Scotia.

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This alphabetically-arranged dictionary provides concise biographies of Russian emigr<'e>s from the former Russian Empire that occurred after the revolutions and Civil War of 1917-21. Presenting a selection of the most well-known and influential members of the Russian diaspora, each entry describes the places and dates of their birth (and death, when known), their reasons for emigrating, a brief personal and political history, and their achievements and publications. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Boris Raymond (Ph.D., University of Chicago) currently teaches at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada.David R. Jones is editor of the Military Encyclopedia of Russia and Eurasia (MERE). He is Director of the Russian Research Center of Nova Scotia.