About “Dust and Ashes”
Dust and Ashes is a 1994 novel by Anatoly Rybakov that covers the Soviet Union's period leading up to the 'Congress of the Victors,' the early years of the second Five Year Plan, and the events surrounding the murder of Sergey Kirov before the Great Purge. The story spans from 1936 to 1938. It is the third book in Rybakov's trilogy, following Children of the Arbat and Fear. The novel focuses on historical events and their impact on individuals during a turbulent time in Soviet history. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1994