RUSSIA: Russia and its Peopleby A De Gurowski. 1854. 339p The Russian nobility faced significant challenges in supporting the patriotic peasantry during the 1831 war against Russia, highlighting the complexities of social dynamics in the nation. Despite the oppressive environment, intellectual activity continued to thrive, demonstrating the resilience of thought and culture amidst adversity. The ascension of Czar Nicholas was marked by public conflict rather than a palace coup,