Runaway Russia (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

Across war-torn Europe, a fearless traveler records peril, politics, and public life as it unfolds around her.

This memoir follows the author through the upheaval of early 20th‑century Russia and the surrounding theaters of war. From crowded ships bound for safety to front-line scenes, it blends sharp observations with personal immersion, offering a vivid sense of daily life in a time of revolution and upheaval. The narrative also tracks encounters with notable figures and the shifting roles of women, while detailing practical challenges of travel, shelter, and survival in a rapidly changing world.

• Firsthand impressions of Petrograd, the front, and the medical wards amid tumult and reform
• Close observations of wartime travel through Sweden, Norway, and beyond, including shelter-searchs and consular procedures
• Portraits of women’s activism, including the influence of the suffrage movement on events and people
• Daily life on the move: food, weather, transportation, and the constant search for safety

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