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The Russian Revolution in Retreat, 1920-24

The Russian Revolution in Retreat, 1920-24

Simon Pirani

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2008
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Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9780415437035

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This book examines the relationship between the Russian Communist Party and working class in the years after the revolution and civil war. It shows that the working class was politically expropriated by the Bolshevik party, as democratic bodies such as soviets and factory committees were deprived of decision-making power.

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