Popular opinion in Stalin's Russia
Subtitle: terror, propaganda, and dissent, 1934-1941
By: Sarah Davies.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 236
Subjects: Public opinion -- Soviet Union.; Soviet Union -- Politics and government -- 1936-1953 -- Public opinion.; Soviet Union -- Social policy -- Public opinion.; Soviet Union -- Economic policy -- Public opinion.
Description: Between 1934 and 1941 Stalin unleashed what came to be known as "The Great Terror" against millions of Soviet citizens. This book is a study of how ordinary Russians experienced life during this period. Sarah Davies' study uses NKVD and Party reports, letters and other evidence to show that, despite propaganda and repression, the people continued to criticize Stalin and the Soviet regime, and complain about particular policies. --From publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-230) and index.