Looking for Soviet era texts similar to MIR publishers

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MIR publishers are recognized for their rigorous and engaging texts, particularly in mathematics and physics. Users express appreciation for Russian literature, highlighting its depth and quality. Recommendations include "Physical Paradoxes and Sophisms" by Lange and "The Portrait of a Crack" by Finkel, along with Venetsky’s works on metals. For those at different levels, Zeldovich’s "Higher Math for Beginners" and Kiselev and Pogorelov's "Elements of Applied Mathematics" are suggested, as well as Krotov and Irodov for physics. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the value of these texts for deepening understanding in their respective fields.
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The books from MIR publishers just seem so hardcore
I loved a lot of the books, most of the introductory mathematics I learnt is from Russian texts. Any recommendations y'all for cool books around the time or rare texts in general
My college has a nice library and I just want to read everything I can lol
 
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I can recommend two Mir books
Physical Paradoxes and Sophisms by Lange
The Portrait of a Crack by Finkel

Venetsky’s “Tales Abouts Metals” and “On Rare and Scattered Metals” are fun.
 
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Frabjous said:
I can recommend two Mir books
Physical Paradoxes and Sophisms by Lange
The Portrait of a Crack by Finkel

Venetsky’s “Tales Abouts Metals” and “On Rare and Scattered Metals” are fun.
Just got the copy of the book by Lange, looks like a very fun read! Thanks for the suggestions:)
 
Depending on your level, you might enjoy Zeldovich’s “Higher math for beginners” and “elements of applied mathematics”
 
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Kiselev and pogorelov

Krotov and Irodov for physics
 
Frabjous said:
Depending on your level, you might enjoy Zeldovich’s “Higher math for beginners” and “elements of applied mathematics”
Ooh just skimmed through them, really cool stuff! now I know what to study for the next few weeks lol
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