Steven L. Hoch works at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. He is formerly Professor of History at the University of Iowa and past Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky. He is also Professor of History at Washington State University.

“For Steven Hoch, there is no such thing as conventional wisdom. With precise data, reasoned argument, and inimitable verve, he destroys long-lasting myths about Russia and its history. To understand how Russian peasants lived in the past and why their conditions changed over time, read this book!”

Steven L. Hoch works at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. He is formerly Professor of History at the University of Iowa and past Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky. He is also Professor of History at Washington State University.

“For Steven Hoch, there is no such thing as conventional wisdom. With precise data, reasoned argument, and inimitable verve, he destroys long-lasting myths about Russia and its history. To understand how Russian peasants lived in the past and why their conditions changed over time, read this book!”

Steven L. Hoch works at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. He is formerly Professor of History at the University of Iowa and past Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky. He is also Professor of History at Washington State University.

“For Steven Hoch, there is no such thing as conventional wisdom. With precise data, reasoned argument, and inimitable verve, he destroys long-lasting myths about Russia and its history. To understand how Russian peasants lived in the past and why their conditions changed over time, read this book!”