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Lennon's Tomb

The Last Days of the Soviet Empire
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David Remnick's 'Lenin's Tomb' provides an in-depth account of the Soviet Union's final years, capturing the political, social, and economic upheaval that led to its collapse.

Through extensive interviews and on-the-ground reporting, Remnick explores the lives of ordinary citizens, dissidents, and political figures who shaped this tumultuous period.

The book delves into the legacy of Lenin and the ideological contradictions that ultimately undermined the Soviet system.

It also examines the rise of leaders like Mikhail Gorbachev and the challenges he faced in attempting to reform the country.

Ultimately, 'Lenin's Tomb' offers a profound and nuanced understanding of the forces that brought about the end of an empire.

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as one of the great books about Russia that he read in graduate school.
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