What inspired Orlando Figes to focus on cultural history rather than political events in Russia?
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What inspired Orlando Figes to focus on cultural history rather than political events in Russia?
Did anyone else feel like the vivid descriptions of Russian art and music made the history come alive?
How did the author decide which cultural figures and events to include in such a broad history?
