Vladimir Lenin, the Russian revolutionary and founding leader of the USSR, has long been rumored to have said, "There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen." ...

THE LETTERS OF LENIN—Translated & edited by Elizabeth Hill & Doris Mudie— Harcourt, Brace ($4). Of the thousands of letters written by Vladimir Ilich Ulianov in his 54-year life, about 1,000 are left.

How the Russian Civil War Led to the 'Red Terror' and Infamous Gulag' Host of History Hit podcast 'Warfare' Dr James Rogers ...

The new book by Witold Szablowski features the chefs who were expected to prepare sumptuous meals for Russian leaders — and keep them from being poisoned. By Jennifer Szalai It is the disintegration ...

Famous mausoleum set to close for two years Officials say structural repair work is needed Large lines of Russians form to see Lenin's body MOSCOW, June 10 (Reuters) - Russians are flocking to catch ...

One of his books is simply entitled “Russia,” where he examines the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the Bolshevik takeover of that country. The book, as you would expect, contains much information ...