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Cultural Atlas of Russia and the Former Soviet Union. By Robin MilnerGarland. New York: Facts On File, 1998. 240p. acid free $50US/$69Canada (ISBN 0-8160-3815-5).
Almost ten years ago, librarians, Russian studies specialists, and all those interested in Russian history and culture welcomed the publication of the attractive and informative Cultural Atlas of Russia and the Soviet Union (Facts On File, 1989). The book presented the wealth of Russian art and culture in historical and geographical context. Like other publications in the series, such as Cultural Atlas of China (Facts On File, 1983), Cultural Atlas of Japan (Facts On File, 1988), etc., it combined text, illustrations, and maps, a chronological table, a table of the rulers of the country, a glossary, a gazetteer, and an index under one cover.
Recent political changes in some parts of the world have necessitated the revision of a number of atlases in the series. The major change that occurred in Russia is reflected in...