Russian nights autocracy and testimony : Life in Russia during the Soviet period as told by those who lived it / by Roberto Echavarren, New York University.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Echavarren, Roberto, 1944- author.

Series:

Series in world history.

Series in world history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Soviets (People)--Biography.

Soviets (People).

World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, Russian.

World War, 1939-1945.

Soviet Union--Biography.

Soviet Union.

Soviet Union--History--1925-1953.

Soviet Union--History--1917-1936.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (426 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, Delaware : Vernon Art and Science Inc., [2023]

Summary:

This book by Roberto Echavarren provides a deeply researched and poignant exploration of life under autocratic rule in 20th-century Russia, focusing on the Leninist and Stalinist eras. Through a combination of historical analysis and first-person testimonies, it delves into the atrocities of the GULAG system, the Red Terror, and the systemic repression experienced by ordinary citizens. The book aims to illuminate the mechanisms of political domination, mass terror, and the enduring human spirit in the face of oppression. It also draws parallels to contemporary autocratic tendencies globally, offering a stark warning about the fragility of democracy. The intended audience includes scholars, historians, political scientists, and readers concerned with human rights and the preservation of democratic values. Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Echavarren, Roberto Russian Nights Autocracy and Testimony: Life in Russia During the Soviet Period As Told by Those Who Lived It

ISBN:

9781648897504

1648897509

OCLC:

1389610386