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Russka

By: Edward Rutherfurd
Narrated by: Roger Davis
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In this vast and gorgeous tapestry of a novel, serf and master, Cossack and tsar, priest and Jew are brought together in a family saga which unrolls through centuries of history to reveal that most impenetrable and mysterious of lands - Russia.

Through the life of a little town east of Moscow in the Russian heartland, Edward Rutherfurd creates a sweeping family saga from the baffling contradictions of Russia's culture and her peoples - bleak yet exotic, brutal but romantic, land of ritual yet riddled with superstitious fears.

From Russia's dawn and the cruel Tatar invasions to Ivan the Terrible and the wild Cossacks, from Peter, Catherine and the days of War and Peace to the drama of the Revolution and the extraordinary events of today - here is Russia's story in a spellbinding novel - history recreated with breathtaking detail and passion.

©1991 Edward Rutherford (P)2019 Audible, Ltd Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Fiction Russia Middle Ages War Imperialism Soviet Union Socialism Middle East

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Not sure if I bit off more than I could comfortably chew... Better critics than I can give more worthy evaluation, I will probably play it again over the winter and see if I find more continuity of storylines and feel more relationship with characters. Undoubtedly, well presented!

Epic

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This book gives an interesting summary of Russian history. A part of the tales are a bit thin, especially in the first chapters. This gets better along the way. I can recommend this book to anyone.

Interesting history

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A wide and expansive story from the dawn of Russia to the end of the Soviet Union. It portrays a nation in so much colour. it's well read and I would highly recommend it.

Fantastic

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A lovely long book. Beautifully written and read. I would recommend this for those who like a long listen and who are interested in Russian history.

Educational, engaging and yet poetic

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A tentative selection proved to be a marvel. Great story beautifully woven together keeping me captivated and comped for more

Epic tale

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Written 30 years ago as Russia came closer to the West. Russka is fictional and possibly near the Russia Ukraine border with an intertwining story of both through many years of history. In Rutherford’s way of following families through the years. An immense achievement.

Russia part of Russia or Ukraine?

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my second book of his and equally tremendous and informative and gripping! I have learnt so much about the history of these lands which has helped me understand the relationship between Russia and Ukraine - especially as we have taken in two sisters from Ukraine because of yet another war.
thank you.

another brilliant epic

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Had previously read the book and this really brings it to life.

Well narrated by Roger Davis.

Brilliant!

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Pleasantly engaging storyline not too heavy for encapsulsting almost a thousand years in an evolving Russia. Well read and kept a good tempo to the end.

Catching story with historical references

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A captivating story about the history and early beginnings of Russia and its colourful twisted threads.

Rich in Russian history

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