Description:
This book is the first English translation of a vivid fictionalised account of the Russian Civil War of 1918-1921 by a gifted writer, Artyom Vesyoly, who made it his mission to record the full horror of the events of that period. For his failure to recognise the 'leading organisational role' of the Communist Party, he was executed in Stalin's Great Purge.
Review Quotes:
'The broad canvas and episodic structure of Vesyoly's masterpiece captures the chaos and contradictions of the revolution unfolding across Russia in 1917. Russia Washed in Blood captures the horror, but there are shafts of humour and heroism as well.' -- Sheila Fitzpatrick, Professor, Australian Catholic University