I’m no fan of Lenin, but he spent a good deal of time in London, so must be included in this series. I haven’t chosen this mugshot as an expression of my disapproval – it’s just that most of the photos that are available were taken after the revolution, and this one is the closest […]
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Russians in London: Lenin
Posted by Sarah Young on January 16, 2011
https://sarahjyoung.com/site/2011/01/16/russians-in-london-lenin/
Krupskaya: an apology
I’ve been criticized by my boyfriend for my unsisterly (although true — even he admits it) comment about Nadezhda Krupskaya in a recent post. So, I apologise, and instead will enumerate some of the many valid reasons there are to dislike the woman. There is, of course, her dreadful hagiography, Reminiscences of Lenin. And the fact […]
Posted by Sarah Young on February 16, 2010
https://sarahjyoung.com/site/2010/02/16/krupskaya-an-apology/
Four short links: eat, drink and be merry
Or… Four slightly random Russian-related things that have very little in common other than the fact that they’re somewhat more fun that my usual preoccupations. The first two are my favourite Russian news stories from the last few days — they certainly make a change from the usual fare. My thanks to John for alerting […]
Posted by Sarah Young on January 31, 2010
https://sarahjyoung.com/site/2010/01/31/four-short-links-eat-drink-and-be-merry/