The Making of Modern Russia

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Russian history, from Peter the Great to Putin
By The Blinkist Curators

What's it about?

With its turbulent politics and multi-faceted culture, Russia has been one of the world's most undeniably powerful countries. But to truly understand modern Russia, we need to first understand its history. These Blinks will take you through the key moments of Russian history from tsars and rulers like Peter the Great, through to the Second World War, Cold War, and the modern history of Putin's government.

The Making of Modern Russia

Russian history, from Peter the Great to Putin
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