Books set in Russia (179)
Find more books set in Russia by genre:
Philosophical
Fantasy
Mystery
Historical
Historical fiction
Memoir
Political
Romance
Short story
Crime
Dystopia
Science fiction
Feminism
Comic
Satire
Adult
Cultural
Folklore
Mythology
Drama
Psychology
Poetry
Biography
Adventure
Domestic fiction
Children's literature
Contemporary fiction
Essay
Religious
Thriller
Textbook
Magical realism
Humor
151.
The Wolf's Secret by Nicolas Digard, Myriam Dahman EN
MoroccoDescription:
Wolf is a hunter, feared by every creature. But he has a secret: in the middle of the forest lives a girl whose beautiful voice has entranced him . . . The Wolf longs for friendship. But is he prepared to sacrifice his own true nature in order for his wish to come true? A beautiful and lyrical contemporary fairy tale about difference, trust and the power of friendship to overcome any obstacle. This sumptuous hardback gift book, with gold foil detail, is perfect for lovers of fairy tales and fables, new and old. It is gloriously illustrated by acclaimed artist and Greenaway Medal nominee Júlia ... continue
152.
There Once Lived a Girl Who Seduced Her Sister's Husband, and He Hanged Himself: Love Stories by Ludmilla Petrushevskaya EN
RussiaDescription:
Love stories, with a twist, by Russia’s preeminent contemporary fiction writer—the author of the prizewinning memoir about growing up in Stalinist Russia, The Girl from the Metropol Hotel By turns sly and sweet, burlesque and heartbreaking, these realist fables of women looking for love are the stories that Ludmilla Petrushevskaya—who has been compared to Chekhov, Tolstoy, Beckett, Poe, Angela Carter, and even Stephen King—is best known for in Russia. Here are attempts at human connection, both depraved and sublime, by people across the life span: one-night stands in communal apartments, poign... continue
153.
There Once Lived a Woman Who Tried to Kill Her Neighbor's Baby : Scary Fairy Tales by Ludmilla Petrushevskaya EN
Description:
New York Times Bestseller Winner of the World Fantasy Award One of New York magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year One of NPR’s 5 Best Works of Foreign Fiction The celebrated scary fairy tales of Russia’s preeminent contemporary fiction writer—the author of the prizewinning memoir about growing up in Stalinist Russia, The Girl from the Metropol Hotel Vanishings and aparitions, nightmares and twists of fate, mysterious ailments and supernatural interventions haunt these stories by the Russian master Ludmilla Petrushevskaya, heir to the spellbinding tradition of Gogol and Poe. Blending the miracul... continue
155.
Trenul spre Samarkand by Guzel Yakhina RO
Description:
Anul 1923. Noua Uniune Sovietică e un tărâm haotic, bântuit de o foamete cruntă și încă zguduit de ultimele zvâcniri ale Războiului Civil. Neîndurătoarea politică a rechiziționărilor a ucis milioane de oameni, a pustiit sate, a destrămat familii și a lăsat fără adăpost cohorte întregi de copii, care acum rătăcesc flămânzi peste tot. Combatantul forțelor civile de tineret Deev primește misiunea de a forma un tren care să transporte 500 de copii de la Kazan până în Samarkandul mai îndestulat. Astfel începe o călătorie aventuroasă,... continue
Ukraine157.
Uma confissão by Liev Tolstói PT
Description:
Minha vida parou. Eu podia respirar, comer, beber, dormir, porque não podia ficar sem respirar, sem comer, sem beber, sem dormir; mas não existia vida, porque não existiam desejos cuja satisfação eu considerasse razoável. Se eu desejava algo, sabia de antemão que, satisfizesse ou não meu desejo, aquilo não daria em nada. Liev Tolstói Uma confissão registra a intensa crise de fé de Tolstói quando, em 1879, já tendo escrito duas das mais aclamadas obras da literatura universal, Guerra e Paz e Anna Kariênina, ele se questiona sobre o sentido da vida e é confrontado com sentimentos suicidas. A nar... continue
158.
Untraceable by Sergei Lebedev EN
Description:
"A thriller dipped in poison ... shares some of le Carré’s fascination with secret worlds and the nature of evil." —The New York Times The terrifying, lengthening list of Russia’s use of lethal poisons against its critics has inspired acclaimed author Sergei Lebedev’s latest novel. With uncanny timing, he examines how and why Russia and the Soviet Union have developed horrendous neurotoxins. At its center is a ruthless chemist named Professor Kalitin, obsessed with developing an absolutely deadly, undetectable, and untraceable poison for which there is no antidote. But Kalitin becomes consumed... continue
159.
Vida e insólitas aventuras del soldado Iván Chonkin by Vladimir Voinovitch ES
Country: Asia / 
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
Description:
En vísperas del estallido de la segunda guerra mundial, un avión del Ejército Rojo realiza un aterrizaje forzoso en una remota aldea rusa. El soldado Iván Chonkin un campesino desmañado e ingenuo, dotado de un peculiar sentido común, considerado el miembro más prescindible de su regimiento, e s enviado allí con órdenes de custodiar el aparato. Olvidado rápidamente por sus superiores, Chonkin se integra en la peculiar vida del pueblo, donde protagoniza un sinfín de escenas hilarantes en compañía de sus estrafalarios vecinos, como el presidente del koljós, obsesionado por la amenaza de su hipoté... continue
160.
Viy by Nikolai Gogol EN
Description:
Three students. A deserted house. A witch. This horror novella boasts an abundance of supernatural encounters, dazzling effects, and folktale elements. Included in the cycle ‘Mirgorod’, this is one of Gogol’s most successful works and has witnessed some notable movie adaptations. Considered one of the most prominent figures in the short story genre, Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) was born in Ukraine. Both a writer and a dramatist, he is known for the unconventional nature of his works, so much so that they often touch upon folklore and fantasy. He has been attached to a range of different literary ... continue