A review by gentlemangeek
Former People: The Final Days of the Russian Aristocracy by Douglas Smith

5.0

This was an engrossing read from start to finish.

It drastically changed my idea of the Soviet Union and present day Russia.
Even with the westernisation that happened in the 90s Russia is a country who's 20th century was shaped by tremendous violence that wasn't just limited to the ruling class.

I highly recommend this book.