Goodbye, Summer (Paperback)

Lipovetsky

ISBN 13: 9798234055996

Published by N.Lipovetsky, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. Summer life in a village near Moscow between 1972 and 1977, as seen through the eyes of a schoolgirl. A portrayal of the pleasant, everyday aspects of existence, seemingly untouched by social problems. At the same time, an account is given of what was happening in Soviet society during those years, and how it contributed to its eventual collapse. The commentary accompanying the narrative provides a brief historical overview of certain aspects of life in the USSR in the twentieth century. The book may be of interest both to the general reader and to those seeking to understand how the 74 years of Soviet rule unfolded - and what they cost the inhabitants of the former Russian Empire. The book presents a portrayal of a carefree summer life in the Moscow countryside, seen through the eyes of a young human being. The commentary provides a brief historical overview of certain aspects of life in the Soviet Union. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Goodbye, Summer (Paperback)
• Publisher: N.Lipovetsky
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798234055996
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Summer life in a village near Moscow between 1972 and 1977, as seen through the eyes of a schoolgirl. A portrayal of the pleasant, everyday aspects of existence, seemingly untouched by social problems. At the same time, an account is given of what was happening in Soviet society during those years, and how it contributed to its eventual collapse. The commentary accompanying the narrative provides a brief historical overview of certain aspects of life in the USSR in the twentieth century. The book may be of interest both to the general reader and to those seeking to understand how the 74 years of Soviet rule unfolded - and what they cost the inhabitants of the former Russian Empire.