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Culture and Customs

Cambridge book cover Reference books have always been a great source for cultural overviews of a county. In addition to Wikipedia's entry on Russia, the following books may help you familiarize yourself with Russian customs and traditions. Locations and call numbers are provided for UNC.

Encyclopedia of Russian History. James R. Millar, editor in chief. London: Routledge, 1999.
This four-volume set features nearly 1,500 entries on various aspects of Russian history, including important biographical figures, geographical areas, ethnographic groups, cultural landmarks, military campaigns, and social issues.
Davis Reference DK14 .E53 2004

Encyclopedia of Russian and Slavic Myth and Legend. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO, 1998.
This encyclopedia covers the myths and legends of the Russian Empire as well as other Slavic people and countries. It also includes historical, geographical, and biographical background information.
Davis Reference BL930 .D58 1998

The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Russia and the Former Soviet Union. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994.
This is a one-volume introduction to Soviet society, economy, culture and history. It includes an excellent bibliography of other sources.
Undergraduate Library Reference DK14 .C35 1994

Culture and Customs of Russia. Sydney Schultze. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2000.
Learn about the land, history, thought, religion, social customs, marriage and family customs, education, cuisine, fashion, literature, media, film, arts, and architecture of Russia.
Undergraduate Library DK510.32 .S37 2000

Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. New York: Scribner, 2003.
This encyclopedia includes an entry on Russia's food culture, from food preparation, distribution, and storage, to holidays and festivals, nutrition and health, and cultures and cuisine. This book is also available online through the UNC Libraries catalog.
Undergraduate Library Reference GT2850 .E53 2003

Modern Encyclopedia of Religions in Russia and the Soviet Union. Gulf Breeze, 1988- [7 volumes published to date].
An interesting look at the "prohibited" and "nonexistent" aspect of Russian culture.
Davis Reference BL940 .S65 M63 1988

Wikipedia's entry on Russia>.

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