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1917 – 1941
The Russian Revolution in 1917 ended centuries of imperial rule and brought the Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, to power. This led to the creation of the Soviet Union. After Lenin’s death, Joseph Stalin took control, transforming Russia through rapid industrialization and strict political control. Stalin’s rule was marked by significant repression but also made the Soviet Union a major world power.
Picture books
The Apartment
Story of a fictional family’s history through illustrations of their apartment spanning 100 years
Threads: Zlata’s Ukrainian Shirt
Poignant story of a girl drawing strength from her Ukrainian identity during the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide
Chapter books
Between Shades of Gray: The Graphic Novel
Moving graphic novel about a girl exiled to Siberia with her family
Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess, Russia, 1914
Fictional diary from Anastasia’s perspective during the last days of the Tsars
Angel on the Square
Story of a girl in the Tsar’s court learning about life outside the palace on the eve of revolution
The Endless Steppe: Growing Up in Siberia
True story of a family who spent five years in exile in Siberia
Non-fiction books
Biographies
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