Russia in the Whirlwind of World History. From Ancient Times to the First World War. Edited by Mikhail Lipkin and Tatiana Chernikova

The book covers Russia's most significant events and achievements amid the world history starting from the 5th century AD to the end of the First World War. The chapters are supplemented with maps, diagrams and other illustrative materials as well as a «Historical Mosaic» section whereby students can get acquainted with excerpts from various sources and historiography.