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Francis Spufford, “Red Plenty: Industry! Progress! Abundance! Inside the Fifties Soviet Dream” (Greywolf Press, 2012)
New Books in Russian and Eurasian Studies
The Dynamics of Power and Influence in Soviet Society
This chapter examines the intricate relationships of power and influence in Russia, likening familial ties to societal hierarchies. It introduces the concept of 'kriška' as a protective patronage system, revealing the complexities of favor trading in the Soviet cultural context.
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