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Russian History
S/LI/529. How did early writers explain the origins and significance of Kievan Rus?
- WORDS:
- 1850
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines the period of Kievan Rus, and aims to discuss how early writers explain the origin and significance of it. The paper examines a range of literature that relates to the subject, and the history of the period from start to finish is assessed. The paper examines two texts, the Russian Primary Chronicle and Ilarion’s Sermon on Law and Grace. Conclusions are made regarding how well the two texts capture the image of the Kievan Rus period.
KEYWORDS: Russian Primary Chronicle Ilarion, Sermon on Law and Grace, Kievan Rus,
S/H/196. An examination of the inscription on the monument to Peter I
- WORDS:
- 2250
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines the inscriptions on the monument to Peter I (the bronze horseman) made by Catherine the Great. The paper highlights the history surrounding Catherine the Great and Russia during that particular period. The paper focuses on the different layers of meaning the inscription has, and also highlights the relationship between Peter and Catherine’s ideas regarding the empire.
KEYWORDS: Peter I, Catherine the Great, Petro Primo Catharina Secunda, bronze horseman,
S/H/190. Impact of migration on lower social orders in late imperial Russia
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the migration of peasants and rural workers to the larger towns of Russia in the end of the 19th century. The features and problems associated with the labour migration are discussed, the reasons behind male and female migration are explained, its effects on the lower social orders of Russia are examined.
KEYWORDS: Labour migration, lower social orders, imperial Russia,
S/H/189. First hand accounts of WW1 and their role in forming historians' understanding of war impact on Russia
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the impacts of the First World War (WW1) on the economy of Russia. The historical and international context of the war is described analysing Russia’s position towards WW1 as presented by the key political figures of the Russian Provisional Government. The disillusionment of the Russian population over the course of the war is discussed, its damage to the Russian economy is evaluated.
KEYWORDS: First World War, WW1, Russian economy, Provisional Government,
C/H/64. Slavophilian school of thought in 19th century Russia
- WORDS:
- 2400
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses the debate between the so-called Westerners and Slavophiles examining its historic environment in 19th century Russia, explaining the emergence of the Slavophilian school of thought, and arguing whether it was a reaction to Western European influences seen as a threat to the stability of the Russian culture and Orthodox religion. The views of Zenkovsky, a key Slavophile thinker, are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Slavophiles, Westerners, 19th century Russia, Zenkovsky, Russian culture, Orthodox religion,
S/P/510. Was reformed communism bound to fail?
- WORDS:
- 1750
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the economic decline of the Soviet Union during mid 1980s and the attempt of Russia’s leader Gorbachev to reform the Soviet system introducing ‘market socialism’. The views of political analysts on Gorbachev’s policies are discussed arguing whether communism was bound to fail.
KEYWORDS: Soviet Union, communism, Gorbachev, market socialism,
S/H/170. What impact did the Purges have on Soviet foreign policy?
- WORDS:
- 2500
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
Due to the mass execution of its own citizens in the 1930's, Russia faced various problems concerning its foreign policy. The essay describes how The Purges damaged the diplomatic structures required to secure a complex collective security agreement with Western powers, and that they also weakened the strategic value of the Red Army as a reliable military ally to Britain and France. Soviet fighting capacity was reduced to such an extent that it would have been unable to fulfil any major military commitments or be effective in any anti-Nazi alliance.
KEYWORDS: Soviet, USSR, Russia, Purges, foreign policy, Western, the west, red army, military, Britain, UK, France!,
S/H/168. How important was China in the Russian decision to go to war with Japan in 1904?
- WORDS:
- 2350
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The essay gives a brief historical background of the relationship between the three nations and asks the initial question as to whether Russia went to war with Japan or in fact vice versa. The significance of the countries'allegiance is discussed and Russian and Japanese competition for zones of exclusive economic and strategic influence in China and its vassal state of Korea is cited as the cause of war.
KEYWORDS: War, Military, 1904, China, Chinese, Japan, Japanese, Russia, Russian, Korea, Korean, Far East, Empire!,
S/S/245. Dissertation. Survival of Islam in Soviet Central Asia
- WORDS:
- 13100
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 139.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the history of Islam in the Asian republics of the Soviet Union in the periods before and after Stalin's rule reviewing Soviet atheistic propaganda and anti-Islamic policy, the damages it caused to the deep bonds of Muslim communities, the hidden forms of their resistance, the failure of Soviet government's propaganda strategy in Central Asia, the survival of Islam through the symbiosis of national identity and religion, the creation of official Islam through the Soviet foreign policy, the existence of unofficial Islam as its counterpart, etc.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Islam in Soviet Central Asia, Muslim, atheist, Stalin,
S/H/163. Russian revolution of 1917: tragedy or triumph?
- WORDS:
- 2300
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the drivers and outcomes of the Russian revolution of 1917 arguing that the cruelty of the Bolsheviks transformed the idea of creating a Communist utopia into people's tragedy. The policy of the Bolsheviks is reviewed discussing the impacts of the War Communism, the Red Terror, the genocide of the people, etc. The atrocities of the regime are set against the democratic movements in Russia arguing that the tragedy of the revolution overwhelmed its triumph.
KEYWORDS: Russian revolution of 1917, Bolsheviks, War Communism, the Red Terror,
S/H/112. Account for the collapse of the Tsarist Regime in 1917
- WORDS:
- 1600
- DATE:
- 2008
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the causes of the Russian Tsar's abdication and the victory of Lenin's Bolshevik Party in 1917 arguing whether the fall of the regime was due to the social forces or to the individual leadership qualities of Tsar Nikolai II. The situation inside and outside Russia is described reviewing the main events of the period and analysing them with reference to related academic literature.
KEYWORDS: Russia, Tsar, Nilolai II, Bolsheviks, revolution, abdication,
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Thank you very much! The paper is right to the point and it's going to be very helpful. Thanks again.Lilly
