Century of Violence in Soviet Russia

The main architect of the concept of perestroika under Gorbachev, Alexander N. Yakovlev played a unique role in the transformation of the Soviet Union. Now, drawing on his own experiences and on his privileged access to state and Party archives, he reflects on the evils of the system that shaped the country he loves.

About the author

Alexander N. Yakovlev is president of the International Democracy Foundation in Moscow and chair of Russia's Presidential Commission for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Political Repression.

Summary

The main architect of the concept of perestroika under Gorbachev, Alexander Yakovlev played a unique role in the transformation of the Soviet Union. Now, drawing on his own experiences and on his privileged access to state and Party archives, he reflects on the evils of the system that shaped the country he loves.

Product details

• Authors: Alexander N. Yakovlev, Alexander N./ Austin Yakovlev, YAKOVLEV ALEXANDER N, Yakovlev Alexander N.
• Assisted by: Hollander Paul (Foreword), Anthony Austin (Translation), Austin Anthony (Translation)
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.04.2004
• EAN: 9780300103229
• ISBN: 978-0-300-10322-9
• No. of pages: 274
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 235 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Russia, HISTORY / World, Former Soviet Union, USSR (Europe), USSR, Soviet Union, History of other geographical groupings and regions, History of other lands, HISTORY / Russia / Soviet Era