Douglas Smith
Russian Job: The Forgotten Story of How America Saved the Soviet Union from Famine
Russian Job: The Forgotten Story of How America Saved the Soviet Union from Famine
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In 1921, Russia was in ruins due to war and revolution. A young American aid worker uncovered the truth and a US-backed charity saved Lenins government by feeding his people. The American Relief Administration recruited more than three hundred young Americans to distribute food, clothing, and medical supplies, saving millions of lives.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
In 1921, Russia was in ruins after six years of war and revolution. The economy had collapsed, the country was ravaged by disease, and starvation claimed the lives of millions. People were so desperate for food that reports of cannibalism emerged, which were later proven to be horribly accurate. A young American aid worker, sent to Russia by a US-backed charity, uncovered the truth and played a crucial role in saving Lenin's fledgling government by feeding his people.
"The Russian Job" by acclaimed historian Douglas Smith tells the gripping story of how the American Relief Administration, backed by $20 million from the US government and founded by Herbert Hoover, the US Secretary of Commerce, recruited more than three hundred young Americans, many of them war veterans. They oversaw the distribution of food, clothing, and medical supplies to people throughout Russia's vast landmass, saving millions of lives.
The book is vividly written, with a rich cast of characters and a deep understanding of the period. It sheds light on this strange and shadowy moment in history, providing a valuable perspective on the complexities of international aid and the role of the US in shaping world events.
The Russian Job is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, and human resilience in the face of adversity. It is a testament to the power of compassion and cooperation, and a reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the darkest of times.
Weight: 230g
Dimension: 130 x 196 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509882915
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