Jewish Influences in Soviet History

This chapter examines the critical role of Jewish individuals in the Bolshevik Revolution and the subsequent post-Soviet landscape, with a focus on emigration patterns in the 1970s. It discusses key historical figures, policies like the Jackson-Vanik amendment, and the demographic shifts that shaped Jewish communities in Russia. The analysis critiques modern interpretations of Jewish participation in the revolution and highlights the complex relationship between Bolshevik leadership and the Russian populace.