Conscience, Dissent and Reform in Soviet Russia

Overview

This book embraces the political, intellectual, social and cultural history of Soviet Russia. Providing a useful perspective of Putin’s Russia, and with a strong historical and religious background, the book:

Features

looks at the changing features of the Soviet ideology from Lenin to Stalin, and the moral universe of Stalin's time

explores the history of the moral thinking of the dissident intelligentsia

examines the moral dimension of Soviet dissent amongst dissidents of both religious and secular persuasions, and includes biographical material

explores the ethical assumptions of the perestroika era, firstly amongst Communist leaders, and then in the emerging democratic and national forces.