The Soviet Elite from Lenin to Gorbachev: The Central Committee and Its Members, 1917-1991

by Evan Mawdsley, Stephen White

This ground-breaking book examines the Soviet ruling elite over the entire period of Communist rule. It serves as a collective biography of nearly two thousand people who served on the Communist Party's Central Committee from 1917 to 1991. The book is based on archival research, only available after the collapse of communism, and extensive interviews with former Central Committee members.

Genres: History, Russia, Politics

348 pages, Hardcover

First published March 9, 2000

About the author

Evan Mawdsley is Professor of International History at Glasgow University. He has written numerous books and articles on Russian history and is the co-author of The Soviet Elite from Lenin to Gorbachev. He lives in Glasgow.

Reviews

[Inna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice collective biography of several generations of the Soviet elite. Interesting data and useful insights. Way too repetitive though.