The Oak and The Larch

The Oak and the Larch is a richly detailed environmental history that explores how Russia’s vast forests have shaped its culture, history, and identity. Spanning centuries and regions from the Baltic to Siberia, the book examines the forests as vital natural resources, cultural symbols, and sites of resistance, drawing on literature, art, and historical figures. Award-winning scholar Sophie Pinkham offers a comprehensive perspective on Russia’s relationship with its wilderness, revealing a nation deeply connected to its forests and the natural world.