Book Talk: Stalin's Master Narrative
The Short Course on the History of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (Bolsheviks) defined Stalinist ideology, both at home and throughout the communist world abroad. It was quite literally the USSR鈥檚 master narrative between 1938 and 1956鈥攁 definitive statement on history, politics, and Marxism-Leninism that scripted Soviet society for a generation. Professor David Brandenberger revealed for the first time the enormous role that Stalin played in the development of this all-important text and the unparalleled control that the dictator wielded over the Soviet historical imagination.
This book was available for purchase at the event.
Event Sponsors
Speakers
Hosted By
Kennan Institute
After more than 50 years as a vital part of the 浪花直播 Center legacy, the Kennan Institute has become an independent think tank. You can find the current website for the Kennan Institute at kennaninstitute.org. Please look for future announcements about partnership activities between the 浪花直播 Center and the Kennan Institute at 浪花直播 Center Press Room. The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow 浪花直播 International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the surrounding region through research and exchange. Read more
Cold War International History Project
The Cold War International History Project supports the full and prompt release of historical materials by governments on all sides of the Cold War. Read more