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I Saw The Russian People

by Ella Winter

A journalist’s view of revolutionary Russia

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A journalist’s view of revolutionary Russia

Ella Winter’s memoir draws on her time living in Russia during the early 20th century to document the Revolution and the years that followed under Soviet rule. Its perspective spans everyday life among peasants, workers, and intellectuals, alongside Winter’s encounters with prominent political figures including Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin. The book’s interest lies in bringing those public upheavals into contact with the experiences and views of people living through them. This edition is described as a facsimile reprint of the original and may retain imperfections such as library marks or notations.

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  • Readers interested in firsthand accounts of the Russian Revolution and early Soviet rule
  • Readers exploring travel memoirs or accounts of everyday life in historical Russia

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Russian RevolutionEarly Soviet ruleEveryday life and social changeJournalism and memoir

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Book overview

I Saw The Russian People is a memoir written by Ella Winter, an American journalist who lived in Russia during the early 20th century. In this book, Winter provides a first-hand account of the Russian Revolution and the subsequent years of Soviet rule. She describes her experiences living among the Russian people, including the peasants, workers, and intellectuals, and provides insight into their thoughts and feelings about the political and social changes taking place in their country. Winter also discusses her interactions with prominent figures of the time, including Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin. This book is a fascinating and personal look into one of the most tumultuous periods in Russian history, and provides valuable insight into the lives of ordinary people during this time of great change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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