Books Released

The Russian Revolution And Storms Across A Century (1917-2017)

In this book the author describes the stormy prelude that led to the Revolution which had a profound impact on the world and which dramatically affected the destiny of nations of the non-Western world. She vividly describes the revolution, the men brilliant and dedicated men who made it possible and those who resisted its victory. She narrates the new culture created by the revolutionary socialist ideas in the field of literature, music, ballet, and the tremendous progress in science, technology, space, medicine. Russia's heroism, sacrifice and victory in World War II are movingly described. The book narrates how the Soviet Union was dismantled and how Russia has now become a resurgent world power.

Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi, Governor of West Bengal, who released the book in Calcutta, praised the author's profound scholarship in describing an epochal event. Mr. Anatoly Kargapolov, Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of Russian Federation in India, said the book narrates "Russian history from the 9th century to the 21st, the events that led to the revolution and the transformation of Russia as well its global impact. It is a definitive account." Dr Hari Vasudevan, the renowned professor of Russian history at Calcutta University praised the book, describing it as "written with the heart and mind...ith objectivity as well as deep understanding of the history of a vast and complex country and its civilization." Dr Mrs Bharati Ray, distinguished professor of history and Vice Chancellor of Calcutta University praised the book highly for covering every aspect of the revolution and its effect world wide. She told the audience at the book release: "If you read nothing else this year, at least read this brilliant book."

Ambassador C.V. Ranganathan called it a brilliant and analytical account of a great event.Admiral Ravi Ganesh who was posted in Russia observed that this book covers many aspects of the Revolution and Russian life. General Arjun Ray commented: "An excellent history of the Russian Revolution. It has evoked a lot of ideas we can extrapolate for India. That is the test of an author and you have passed it with flying colours."