Russia and the West's relationship with it are again huge-and alarming-points of interest in the news. This, along with the country's complex history, makes related reading both important and fascinating. The arresting array of tides below gives newbies and Russophiles alike a taste of the culture and politics that have shaped this nation, while also revealing its ordinary people to be educated, creative, and often in possession of an earthy sense of humor.
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