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An interesting contrast to Soviet agitation: a guide aimed at potential anti-communist agitators on how to discuss national identity, the advantages of the Russian monarchy, why a republic is unacceptable for Russia, and how to counter Soviet propaganda overseas. First edition.

This is most likely the second book authored by Nikolai Shapovalenko (writing under the pseudonyms of Zagorskii and Pototskii; 1893-1976), who was an officer, writer, and public figure in the Russian diaspora. In 1930, he founded the Society for the Study of Russia in Nice, which was part of the Russian People’s Imperial movement led by the conservative political activist Ivan Solonevich (works by him are mentioned in the publisher’s catalogue on the lower wrapper). Additionally, Shapovalenko edited the “Bulletin of the Russian People’s Monarchist Movement”. After World War II, he relocated to Argentina, where he continued his pro-monarchist activities and led the Literary Fund of the People’s Monarchy.

Provenance

Avenir Nizoff (a pianist in the second half of the 20th century, living in Edmonton, Canada, who gathered a very large library of Russian works of all kinds, with a strong representation of émigré works).

Bibliography

Andre Savin 23061.