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Everyday Stalinism: Ordinary Life in Extraordinary Times: Soviet Russia in the 1930s - Book by Sheila Fitzpatrick

Name: Everyday Stalinism: Ordinary Life in Extraordinary Times: Soviet Russia in the 1930s
Author: Sheila Fitzpatrick

In Everyday Stalinism, Sheila Fitzpatrick explores the experiences of ordinary Soviet citizens during Joseph Stalin’s rule, providing a detailed account of life under the totalitarian regime. The book examines how state policies affected daily life, from rationing and labor camps to the pervasive atmosphere of surveillance and fear. Fitzpatrick analyzes the ways in which individuals navigated this harsh environment, balancing conformity and resistance. By focusing on the lived experiences of ordinary people, the book offers insight into the broader social and political dynamics of the Stalinist era and the impact of totalitarianism on everyday life.

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