From the Shadow of Empire: Defining the Russian Nation through Cultural Mythology, 1855–1870

Note on Transliteration, Translation, and Dates

In most instances I have followed the Library of Congress system of transliteration for Slavic languages, but have retained names of well-known authors in their traditional English spelling (Tolstoy, Herzen, Gogol, Dostoevsky ). Wherever possible I quote from established translations of works by major Russian writers, but modify them if necessary. All other translations are my own. All dates referring to Russia are given in accordance with the Julian (Old Style) calendar, which was used in nineteenth-century Russia. xv Note on Transliteration, Translation, and Dates From the Shadow of Empire ...