The Stalinist Era
The Stalinist Era

Author: David L. Hoffmann

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2018-11-15

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1107007089

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Placing Stalinism in its international context, The Stalinist Era explains the origins and consequences of Soviet state intervention and violence.

About Russia, Its Revolutions, Its Development and Its Present
About Russia, Its Revolutions, Its Development and Its Present

Author: Michal Reiman

Publisher: Prager Schriften zur Zeitgeschichte und zum Zeitgeschehen

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783631671368

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The author analyzes the history of the USSR from a new perspective. Detailed examination of ideological heritage of the XIXth and XXth centuries shows new aspects of the Russian Revolution.

Quality Of Life In The Soviet Union
Quality Of Life In The Soviet Union

Author: Horst Herlemann

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-07-11

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 1000308812

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"Quality of life" is a difficult concept to define, and particularly so when referring to the Soviet Union because Westerners have many preconceptions about Soviet living conditions. This volume goes a long way toward illuminating the realities of daily Soviet life and stands as an important contribution to our understanding of the Soviet Union. Contributors focus primarily on the relation of quality of life to living conditions but also discuss the quality and availability of state-provided services such as education, health care, and housing. Of special interest is their coverage of problems in Soviet society, including working conditions in factories, living conditions in rural areas, alcohol abuse, and the status of the elderly. Together these essays show that although the Soviet government has made great strides in improving the living conditions of its citizens, Soviet living standards and services are relatively poor by Western standards and several important social problems continue to burden the Soviet people.