The British historian Orlando Figes is one of the great experts of Russia today and an outstanding narrator. His books A People’s Tragedy and Revolutionary Russia : 1891–1991 count amongst the classics about the Russian revolution. In these historic books and literary masterpieces, he compellingly describes the experiences of millions of Russians during the revolution. During our Russian Days, Orlando Figes talks about the Russia of a century ago and about Russia today.

Flagey, Nieuw Amsterdam