# The Penguin History of Modern Russia

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- Book: [The Penguin History of Modern Russia](https://www.bookquiver.com/robert-service/the-penguin-history-of-modern-russia) ([The Penguin History of Modern Russia.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/robert-service/the-penguin-history-of-modern-russia.md))
- Authors: [Robert Service](https://www.bookquiver.com/robert-service)
- Publisher: Penguin Books
- ISBN: 978-01-4198-154-3
- Pages: 768
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Russia's recent past has encompassed revolution, civil war, mass terror and two world wars, and the country is still undergoing huge change. This book discusses Russia's unresolved economic and social difficulties and its determination to regain its leading role on the world stage.