Published: Jan. 23, 2012
Words: 46,213 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781936507146

Short description

Are you ready to abandon the stereotypes of the Cold War and look at the real Russia? Open your eyes to the exciting and fascinating facts that make this setting a favorite with writers. With this book, you can Write It Right.

Extended description

Are you ready to abandon the stereotypes of the Cold War and look at the real Russia? Open your eyes to the exciting and fascinating facts that make this setting a favorite with writers. With this book, you can Write It Right.

Irene W. Galaktionova is a Leningrad-born bilingual Russian/English writer and translator. Her articles on Russian history, culture and religion appeared in Russian Life, Gilbert’s Royal Digest, Home Cooking, Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman’s Soul and other publications. She is behind the book’s facts providing an insider’s know-how of what life in Russia really is, and was, like.

Neil P. Woodhead is a Cambridge-born writer and translator. Having spent much time in Russia and specializing in the country’s history and language, he is the critical and fact-checking power in the tandem. Neil made sure Irene wasn’t carried away with nostalgia and the book remained objective as well as informative.

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writing, russia, russian, facts

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Review by: Trove Books on May 08, 2013 :
An informative compilation of useful information about life in Russia (past and present) including many details that Western (or other non-Russian) writers are apt to get wrong. The writing style is engaging, like a conversation with a friend.

From the description, I expected the book would cover contemporary and Soviet-era Russia, but is also dispels myths about life in earlier epochs.

Typos and formatting errors were numerous enough to be annoying -- the text could use another good copy edit. But in all, this is a useful and informative reference for a writer who wants to set a story in Russia and get the facts right. I especially appreciate the many links to additional online resources.
(reviewed long after purchase)

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