02500cam a22003253u 4500 56772 UtSlPG 20260610134316.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DK Ganz, Hugo, 1862-1922 The Land of Riddles (Russia of To-day) The Land of Riddles (Russia of Today) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-03-18 Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Land of Riddles (Russia of To-day)" by Hugo Ganz is a historical and political account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complexities of Russia under autocracy, juxtaposing the nation's cultural achievements against its oppressive political conditions. Ganz offers insights into contemporary Russian society, commenting on the lives and struggles of various groups, including artists, political dissidents, and the significant Jewish population. The opening of the work introduces Ganz's motivations for traveling to Russia, largely driven by curiosity over the stark contrasts he perceives between its celebrated culture and brutal governance. The preface sets the tone, indicating that Ganz seeks to provide an unbiased account of the real situation in contemporary Russia, addressing the pervasive political oppression that hampers individual freedoms. As he approaches the Russian frontier by train, he shares his apprehensions about entering a country known for its strict police state while expressing a dedication to studying and documenting the realities of Russian life. His reflections reveal his thirst for knowledge and serve as a precursor to the observations that will unfold in the subsequent chapters, which promise to delve deep into the societal and political landscape of early 20th-century Russia. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Russia Rosenthal, Herman, 1843-1917 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56772 97603 97603