Below are key reference books that provide a general overview of a topic or help identify synonyms, related terms, or basic data. These sources often include references and lists of further readings.
Encyclopedia of Russian History: From the Christianization of Kiev to the Break-up of the U.S.S.R.
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Encyclopedia of Russian & Slavic Myth and Legend
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Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema
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The BFI Companion to Eastern European and Russian Cinema
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Handbook of Russian Literature
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