JOURNAL ARTICLE

Dear Unknown Friend: The Remarkable Correspondence of American and Soviet Women.

  • Published In: Ab Imperio, 2025, n. 3. P. 258 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MONASTYRSKYI, Yevhenii 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the book "Dear Unknown Friend: The Remarkable Correspondence of American and Soviet Women," which explores the emotional and diplomatic exchanges between women from the Soviet Union and the United States during the early Cold War, specifically from 1943 to 1953. Alexis Peri analyzes over 6,000 letters, revealing how these correspondences served as a form of "diplomacy of the heart," fostering personal connections amidst political tensions. The book highlights themes of emotional diplomacy, personal agency, and the interplay between propaganda and authenticity, ultimately suggesting that these intimate exchanges offered a glimpse of potential engagement between the two nations despite the prevailing hostilities of the era. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Ab Imperio. 2025/07, Issue 3, p258
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2166-4072
  • DOI:10.1353/imp.2025.a977020
  • Accession Number:189782334
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