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Practicing Stalinism: Bolsheviks, Boyars, and the Persistence of Tradition

SKU: 9780300169294

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Uncover the enduring influence of old Russia on Soviet power. Drawing on crucial communist archives, this compelling study reveals how pre-existing political traditions like patronage and ‘clan’ politics profoundly shaped the Bolsheviks and persisted throughout the 20th-century Soviet Union. It challenges the notion of a complete break from Russia’s past. Essential reading for students of world history and political science, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Soviet political practice and its historical roots. Discover the surprising continuity.

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