Soviet history
Kremlin's former era
Soviet history refers to the period from the Russian Revolution of 1917 through the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, or the academic study of that era.
The phrase often signals particular interest in Stalinist purges, Cold War politics, or communist ideology: She specialized in Soviet history, Soviet history offers lessons about totalitarianism.
The field has expanded since archival access improved after 1991.
- StalinSoviet autocrat, mid-century
- show trialsPropaganda-driven mock prosecutions
- industrializationTransition to factory-based economy
- bread linesHungry people waiting
- Cold WarProlonged East-West standoff
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