These Jewish soldiers took part in the liberation of Europe from the clutches of Nazi Germany
Samuil Polyakov: Life as a Jewish Tycoon in 19th Century Russia
Samuil, the second of the brothers Polyakov, lived an interesting life, balancing his identity as a Jew with his position in the Russian business elite.
The Brothers Polyakov: From the Shtetls of Poland to Russian Nobility
Yakov Polyakov was a rare breed. Luckily for us, this fascinating figure also kept a diary.