Smoking Under The Tsars

Approaching tobacco from the perspective of users, producers, and objectors, Smoking under the Tsars provides an unparalleled view of Russia’s early adoption of smoking. Tricia Starks introduces us to the addictive, nicotine-soaked Russian version of the cigaretteâ€"the papirosaâ€"and the sensory, medical, social, cultural, and gendered...