The book covers military aspects of Russia's Great War and Revolution, focusing on the Russian Civil War. It includes analysis from international authors on topics like intelligence, ideology, and various military fronts, utilizing new Russian archival sources for insights.

The play 'To Kill a Serpent in the Shell' explores the political dynamics of Tsarevna Sofia's regency in Russia, showcasing conflict between humanism and autocracy during a pivotal historical moment.

Sonic Overload examines the role of polystylism in late Soviet music, focusing on composers Alfred Schnittke and Valentin Silvestrov. It explores their musical responses to cultural and informational excesses, presenting a detailed cultural and historical analysis based on archival research and interviews.

Ana Hedberg Olenina's book explores the impact of early 20th-century physiological psychology on art, particularly in Russia. It discusses how these theories influenced filmmakers, actors, and literary scholars, and examines the broader cultural implications.

Peter J. Schmelz's book provides an in-depth analysis of Alfred Schnittke's Concerto Grosso no. 1, exploring its historical context, musical structure, and contemporary influences. It utilizes new sources to deepen understanding of Schnittke's polystylism and its global musical impact.

Danko Sipka analyzes Slavic languages, presenting a systematic framework for understanding lexical markers of cultural identity. He distinguishes three layers: deep, exchange, and surface, each reflecting different degrees of cultural integration and change.

Chinghiz Aitmatov's novel, set in the Soviet Union, follows railman Yedigei's journey to bury his friend Kazangap, intertwining personal history, Kazakh folklore, and a subplot involving cosmonauts contacting extraterrestrial life.

The book explores a Jewish family's survival in Russia through personal artifacts, blending essay, fiction, memoir, and history, engaging with notable intellectuals to probe cultural and personal memory.

The article presents a rich narrative blending historical trauma, art, and family dynamics in Soviet Russia. It explores themes of silence, resilience, and the complex interplay of memory and identity through a dual narrative structure.