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Stalinist Confessions: Messianism and Terror at the Leningrad Communist University (Russian and East European Studies, 233),Used
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During Stalin's Great Terror, accusations of treason struck fear in the hearts of Soviet citizensand lengthy imprisonment or firing squads often followed. Many of the accused sealed their fates by agreeing to confessions after torture or interrogation by the NKVD. Some, however, gave up without a fight. In Stalinist Confessions, Igal Halfin investigates the phenomenon of a mass surrender to the will of the state. He deciphers the skillfully rendered discourse through which Stalin defined his cult of personality and consolidated his power by building a grassroots base of support and instilling a collective psyche in every citizen. By rooting out evil (opposition) wherever it hid, good communists could realize purity, morality, and their place in the greatest society in history. Confessing to trumpedup charges, comrades made willing sacrifices to their belief in socialism and the necessity of finding and making examples of its enemies. Halfin focuses his study on Leningrad Communist University as a microcosm of Soviet society. Here, eager students proved their loyalty to the new socialism by uncovering opposition within the University. Through their meetings and selfreports, students sought to become Stalin's New Man. Using his exhaustive research in Soviet archives including NKVD records, party materials, student and instructor journals, letters, and newspapers, Halfin examines the transformation in the language of Stalinist socialism. From an initial attitude that dismissed dissent as an error in judgment and redeemable through contrition to a doctrine where members of the opposition became innately wicked and their reform impossible, Stalin's socialism now defined loyalty in strictly black and white terms. Collusion or allegiance (real or contrived, now or in the past) with u201cenemies of the peopleu201d (Trotsky, Zinoviev, Bukharin, Germans, capitalists) was unforgivable. The party now took to the task of purging itself with everincreasing zeal.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Stalinist Confessions'? A: 'Stalinist Confessions' explores the phenomenon of mass surrender to the state during Stalin's Great Terror, focusing on how individuals, particularly students at the Leningrad Communist University, navigated loyalty and betrayal under oppressive circumstances.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Stalinist Confessions'? A: The book is authored by Igal Halfin, who conducts a thorough investigation into the psychological and social dynamics of Stalinist ideology.
- Q: What type of book is 'Stalinist Confessions'? A: 'Stalinist Confessions' is a scholarly work categorized under Russian and East European Studies, providing an in-depth analysis of Soviet history.
- Q: How many pages does 'Stalinist Confessions' have? A: The book contains 560 pages, offering extensive research and insights into the topic.
- Q: Is 'Stalinist Confessions' available in different formats? A: This book is available in paperback format, specifically in a new condition.
- Q: When was 'Stalinist Confessions' published? A: 'Stalinist Confessions' was published on August 30, 2009.
- Q: What kind of research is used in 'Stalinist Confessions'? A: Igal Halfin utilizes exhaustive research from Soviet archives, including NKVD records, party materials, and personal journals, to support his arguments.
- Q: What is the significance of Leningrad Communist University in the book? A: Leningrad Communist University serves as a microcosm of Soviet society, illustrating how students expressed loyalty to Stalinist ideology by identifying and reporting on opposition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Stalinist Confessions' is available in its First Edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Stalinist Confessions' is classified as a used book in good condition.