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Catherine Merridale, "Moscow Underground" (HarperColins, 2025)

New Books in Historical Fiction

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Sustenance and Survival: A Reflection on Food in 1930s Moscow

This chapter explores the significance of food in 1930s Moscow, examining its role as a symbol of survival and resilience during challenging times like the Great Patriotic War and famine. Through survivor anecdotes and contrasting social classes, it uncovers the profound social and political nuances of the era's food scarcity.

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