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The Shortest History Of The Soviet Union
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Renowned historian Sheila Fitzpatrick traces the USSR’s 74-year trajectory, from the 1917 Revolution to its 1991 collapse. Moving beyond Cold War tropes, she examines the lived reality of Soviet citizens and the paradoxes of a state that sought a socialist utopia but became a rigid bureaucracy. This concise guide covers major eras—from Stalin’s Terror to Gorbachev’s reforms—providing essential context for understanding modern Russia and global politics.