Russia and the Cult of State Security: The Chekist Tradition, From Lenin to Putin"This book explores the mythology woven around the Soviet secret police and the Russian cult of state security that has emerged from it"-- |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Soviet chekism | 9 |
PostSoviet
chekism | 116 |
Conclusion | 182 |
Glossary | 184 |
Notes | 185 |
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Common terms and phrases
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