Origins, Modernity and Resistance in the Historiography of Stalinism (original) (raw)
2005, Journal of Contemporary History
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The research explores the historiography of Stalinism, highlighting recent methodological innovations and empirical discoveries in the study of the Soviet Union's historical narrative. It emphasizes the reconceptualization of the Stalinist regime’s origins, the role of resistance, and the influence of cultural factors leading to an understanding of identity formation during the early Soviet period. By analyzing diverse scholarly contributions, the research seeks to identify dominant themes and the continuities across the political and cultural landscape of Russia from 1914 to the Stalin era, suggesting a broader European context.
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