The End Of Soviet Politics: Elections, Legislatures, And The Demise Of The Communist Party

by Brendan Kiernan

Overview

The author examines the intent and the unexpected side-effects of Gorbachev's policy of "demokratizatsiia" on the Soviet political system. His analysis traces the emergence of competitive, multiparty politics, drawing from interviews and primary materials collected during 15 months (1988-1990) in the Soviet Union.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781000300987
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/06/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	242
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Brendan Kiernan

Table of Contents

Leninism and democratization; power to the Soviets?; the 1989 elections; the first session of the USSR Congress of People's Deputies; the first session of the new Supreme Soviet - organizing the commitees; the committees at work; development of the USSR Supreme Soviet and creation of the Presidency; the 1990 elections; new politics in new Soviets; conclusion - democratization and post-perestroika politics.

Editorial Reviews

Gorbachev's policy of democratization transfigured not only the map and the economy of the Soviet Union, but also the political practices and structures that had evolved for over 70 years. Drawing on interviews and primary materials collected in several trips to Russia, 1988-92, Kiernan (political economy, U. of Rochester) provides a guide through the ruins. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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