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Orlando Figes created a number of impressive books that concentrated mainly on the history of Russia. A lot of his works have brought him numerous awards, as well as recognitions, that come from Russian, as well as International, award-giving bodies. In the year 1997, Orlando was able to garner at least five awards for his revolutionary book, People’s Tragedy. The intention of the writer is to generate immense awareness on the fortune, misfortunes and overall travails and toils of the Russian farmers and peasants. As it is, Orlando Figes finds himself in pain when it comes to expressing his sense of historical chaos. In his book, readers will have a good glimpse of Russian leader Lenin who attends one of his numerous, secret meetings, while he wears a wig that is ill-fitting. Overall, readers will be enticed to find more able the lives and adventures of Russian peasants, through the outstanding work of Orlando Figes.

It was in the year 2009 when Orlando Figes took home the prestigious national award, Przeglad Wschodni. This was a Polish Award given to the best novel that tackles East European History. Such an award was intended for Figes work, known as Natasha’s Dance, History of Russia. This historical book is based on the enlightenment of the Russian citizens. The writer mainly stressed Russian songs and lyrics on the book; it likewise discusses its paintings, poetry and books. Figes’ Natasha’s dance is all about Russian beliefs, ideas and customs. He strongly derives all pretensions from the War and Peace stage Peace by Tolstoy. The story is actually focused in Natasha, an intelligent and beautiful Countess who was able to enjoy listening to a popular Russian tune. It was she who danced one of the popular farmer’s dances – hence, the title. Natasha’s Dance was short-listed for a number of prestigious awards, like the Duff Cooper Prize, in 2003.

Aside from Natasha’s Dance, Orlando Figes likewise wrote a number of novels and books; many of which were short-listed for major literary recognitions and awards. His novel, Whisperers: Private Life in Stalin was considered for Samuel Johnson Prize – this was in 2008. Les Chuchoteurs, on the other hand, was considered for Prix Medicis in 2009. On the other hand, his work, Sospetto e Silenzio, was mainly shortlisted for Roma Awards in 2010. His work, the novel “The Whisperers,” was published in the year 2007. In this book, the author tackled about the old Soviet Union, specifically about a number of unique, Russian lives. The novel reveals about the organized travails of the Russian people who whispered all the time, giving the reason that they do such gestures because whispering strengthens themselves and their loved ones.  The novel discusses the sordid Soviet lives under the strict Stalin leadership.