Soviet History in the Yeltsin Era

The examination of Russia's reinterpretation of its past reveals significant political implications following the collapse of Communism. The author analyzes the disillusionment with capitalism and its effects on Soviet history, particularly during the post-1991 coup elections. The book is divided into three parts: the first focuses on historical uses in political contexts, the second assesses the incomplete revolution and the partial opening of archives, and the third contemplates the future relationship with the Soviet past.