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A compelling introduction to the topic, Russian Immigrants spans the period between 1820 and 1920when more than 3 million Russians immigrated to Americato the present. Readers will learn how Russia evolved into a vast empire composed of hundreds of distinct ethnic and cultural groups and how this diversity became a major factor in Russian immigration due to state-sponsored repression on the basis of ethnicity, religion, culture, and politics. A look at Russian Americans today discusses significant contributions by both Russian-American workers and noted individuals including scientists, writers, thinkers, artists, and captains of industry. Numerous photographs and quotes from original source material round out this comprehensive reference.
History covered includes:
History covered includes:
- How Czar Alexander II's assassination triggered the first wave of immigration
- The contribution of Russia's serf system to early immigrant waves
- How the number of immigrants to Pennsylvania from Slavic countries between 1890 and 1900 almost doubled
- Russian immigrants' participation in and contribution to the American Revolution and Civil Wars
- How later Russian immigrants were received in the United States
- World War II and the U.S. alliance with the Soviet Union
- A description of the cold war.
Additional Info
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8160-5685-9 |
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ISBN-10 | 816056854 |
eBook ISBN | 978-1-4381-0364-8 |
Bundle Options | Individual |
Language | English |
Publisher | Infobase Learning |
From the Series | Immigration to the United States |
Author | Lisa Trumbauer |
Publication Date | 11/1/2004 |
Book's Binding | Hardcover |
Imprint | Facts On File |
Specifications | 20-30 black-and-white photographs and illustrations. Approximately 2 maps. Index. Bibliography. Glossary. Timeline. Further reading. Box features. |
Available Formats | Print & eBook |