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Black Earth: A Journey Through Russia After the Fall"A compassionate glimpse into the extremes where the new Russia meets the old," writes Robert Legvold (Foreign Affairs) about Andrew Meier's enthralling new work. Journeying across a resurgent and reputedly free land, Meier has produced a virtuosic mix of nuanced history, lyric travelogue, and unflinching reportage. Throughout, Meier captures the country's present limbo a land rich in potential but on the brink of staggering back into tyranny in an
"A compassionate glimpse into the extremes where the new Russia meets the old," writes Robert Legvold (Foreign Affairs) about Andrew Meier's enthralling new work. Journeying across a resurgent and reputedly free land, Meier has produced a virtuosic mix of nuanced history, lyric travelogue, and unflinching reportage. Throughout, Meier captures the country's present limbo a land rich in potential but on the brink of staggering back into tyranny in an account that is by turns heartrending and celebratory, comic and terrifying. A 2003 New York Public Library Book to Remember. "Black Earth is the best investigation of post-Soviet Russia since David Remnick's Resurrection. Andrew Meier is a truly penetrating eyewitness." Robert Conquest, author of The Great Terror; "If President Bush were to read only the chapters regarding Chechnya in Meier's Black Earth, he would gain a priceless education about Putin's Russia." Zbigniew Brzezinski "Even after the fall of Communism, most American reporting on Russia often goes no further than who's in and who's out in the Kremlin and the business oligarchy. Andrew Meier's Russia reaches far beyond . . . this Russia is one where, as Meier says, history has a hard time hiding. Readers could not easily find a livelier or more insightful guide." Adam Hochschild, author of King Leopold's Ghost and The Unquiet Ghost: Russians Remember Stalin "From the pointless war in Chechnya to the wild, exhilarating, and dispiriting East and the rise of Vladimir Putin, the former KGB officer it's all here in great detail, written in the layers the story deserves, with insight, passion, and genuine affection." Michael Specter, staff writer, The New Yorker; co-chief, The New York Times Moscow Bureau, 1995-98. " Meier'sBinding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 01/17/2005
ISBN: 9780393326413
Pages: 516
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.92w x 0.97d
Review Citations: New York Times 02/20/2005 pg. 26
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★★★★★ 5
Great Quality
Size: 9.25 INCH
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Looked sturdy and was a great price for heavy duty brackets
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Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Keep ample supply of batteries nearby
Color: Graphite, Style: Keyboard
his keyboard does exactly what I needed it to do—stay quiet. No loud clack-clack echoing through calls, even on sensitive audio. It’s a solid choice if you’re working around microphones or just prefer a softer typing sound.
Connectivity was easy, and it’s been reliable so far. The keys feel comfortable once you get into a rhythm.
That said, the spacing is just slightly different from my previous keyboard—barely a millimeter or so—but it’s enough to throw you off at first. There’s definitely a short adjustment period before your fingers recalibrate. Also, it doesn't blow through batteries super fast, but I promise you'll want some spares handy because Murphy's Law dictates that you will be in the middle of something important when they go out!
Overall, a dependable, low-noise keyboard that works well once you get used to the feel.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2026
★★★★★ 5
I am very happy!
Color: Graphite, Style: Keyboard
No issues. Keyboard works great and connects flawlessly to my laptop. Can't imagine any other problems. It does make a little clicky noise when typing but not overly loud or annoying and not as loud/annoying as my work computer keyboard. That keyboard has a very thin, plasticy, sharper, cheaper sounding click and this has a more subdued, heavier duty sounding click. I like it much better. It seems dampened maybe. It's hard to describe sounds but I find it way less annoying than any other keyboards I have used. I am extremely happy with its size and still having the full keyboard and numbers.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Simple, reliable, and very comfortable to use
Color: Graphite, Style: Keyboard
This keyboard is exactly what I was looking for. Setup was quick and easy, and the Bluetooth connection has been stable with no lag or dropouts. The keys are comfortable and quiet, making it great for everyday typing at home or in the office.
I really like having the full numpad while still keeping a relatively compact size. The keyboard feels sturdy, and the spill-resistant design gives some peace of mind. Battery life has been excellent so far, and it works smoothly across both Windows and Mac.
Overall, it’s a solid, no-frills keyboard that does its job well. Great quality and performance for the price.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Feels cheap, but hard to complain at this price
Color: Graphite, Style: Keyboard, Color: Graphite, Style: Keyboard
This keyboard definitely looks and feels very budget, and the plastic construction makes that obvious right away. The whole board has a strong plastic feel, and if you twist it even a little bit, you can hear the frame making plastic creaking noises. It doesn’t exactly feel sturdy or premium.
The key feel is also pretty mediocre. The keys feel a bit mushy and not very satisfying to type on. If you’re used to better keyboards or mechanical ones, the typing experience here will probably feel pretty underwhelming.
That said, I can’t be too harsh on it. This is a very cheap keyboard, and for the price it does the basic job. It connects easily over Bluetooth with no lag, and it even comes with the AAA batteries included. So it’s still a decent value for a simple everyday keyboard. Four stars feels fair for what it is.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2026