Lost Kingdom: A History of Russian Nationalism from Ivan the Great to Putin, by Serhii Plokhy

Book of the week: Russia’s power plays with its neighbours may be tied to its lack of civic maturity, says Lara Douds

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March 1, 2018
Last updated
March 1, 2018
Lara Douds
Russian Irregular troops
Source: Alamy
Motley crew: the Russian army was bolstered by many irregular troops in the Crimean War, lending strength and tactical advantage

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