Everyone to Skis!: Skiing in Russia and the Rise of Soviet Biathlon
SKU: 35422083596

Everyone to Skis!: Skiing in Russia and the Rise of Soviet Biathlon

Sale price$30.56 Regular price$33.96
Save 10%

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 9 - Jul 14

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Everyone to Skis!: Skiing in Russia and the Rise of Soviet BiathlonNowhere in the world was the sport of biathlon, a combination of cross country skiing and rifle marksmanship, taken more seriously than in the Soviet Union, and no other nation garnered greater success at international venues. From the introduction of modern biathlon in 1958 to the USSR's demise in 1991, athletes representing the Soviet Union won almost half of all possible medals awarded in world championship and Olympic competition. Yet more than

Nowhere in the world was the sport of biathlon, a combination of cross-country skiing and rifle marksmanship, taken more seriously than in the Soviet Union, and no other nation garnered greater success at international venues. From the introduction of modern biathlon in 1958 to the USSR's demise in 1991, athletes representing the Soviet Union won almost half of all possible medals awarded in world championship and Olympic competition. Yet more than sheer technical skill created Soviet superiority in biathlon. The sport embodied the Soviet Union's culture, educational system and historical experience and provided the perfect ideological platform to promote the state's socialist viewpoint and military might, imbuing the sport with a Cold War sensibility that transcended the government's primary quest for post-war success at the Olympics.

William D. Frank's book is the first comprehensive analysis of how the Soviet government interpreted the sport of skiing as a cultural, ideological, political and social tool throughout the course of seven decades. In the beginning, the Soviet Union owned biathlon, and so the stories of both the state and the event are inseparable. Through the author's unique perspective on biathlon as a former nationally-ranked competitor and current professor of Soviet history, Everyone to Skis will appeal to students and scholars of Russian and Soviet history as well as to general readers with an interest in skiing and the development of twentieth-century sport.



Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press
Published: 10/31/2013
ISBN: 9780875804767
Pages: 396
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.40w x 1.40d

Review Citations: Choice 05/01/2014
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 35422083596

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.0 ★★★★★
Based on 1352 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
J
Verified Purchase
Jose
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
Great quality
Perfect
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
M
Verified Purchase
Michael
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
Easy install
Color: Single Slat Gloss Black, Size: 2012-2018 F30, Color: Single Slat Gloss Black, Size: 2012-2018 F30
Fixed my busted grille and gave the car a newer look. 2014 320i
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026
S
Verified Purchase
Sal
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Direct Fit and good quality
Color: Single Slat Gloss Black, Size: 2002-2005 E46
For anyone that has owned an E46 knows that even the stock kidney grills are brittle plastic. This aftermarket is about the same quality as stock. It is a direct fit and has the clips where they are supposed to be to keep them in place. The look is also pretty nice. This one is all black and actually looks nice on my black E46. I would recommend especially for the price and shipping was fast.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2025
C
Verified Purchase
Christian Burt
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Easy install
Color: Single Slat Gloss Black, Size: 2023+G20
Fits well. Made of plastic but very easy install.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2026
M
Verified Purchase
Mecha Drew
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 1
I should have read all the other reviews ...
Color: Single Slat Gloss Black, Size: 2010-2013 E92, Color: Single Slat Gloss Black, Size: 2010-2013 E92
I read all the bad reviews, but I gave it a shot anyways Tabs wont clip in place and fitment is slightly off.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2026

recommand products