The House Of Government by Yuri Slezkine
A Saga of the Russian Revolution
The book provides a detailed historical account of the lives of Soviet officials and their families living in the House of Government, a massive apartment complex in Moscow, during the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. It explores the personal and political dynamics within this unique community, highlighting the intersection of private lives and state ideology. Through a blend of narrative history and biographical sketches, the book delves into the hopes, dreams, and eventual disillusionment of the residents, offering a microcosmic view of the broader Soviet experience and the tragic consequences of revolutionary zeal.
The 11821st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2017
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Long
- Pages
- 1100-1200
- Original Language
- English
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- The 20 Best Non Fiction of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)