Roi Medvedev/ Marxist opposition Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Belief
A
Party needed to confront its past to ensure future
2
Q
Criticism of Stalin
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Shaped by Communist allegiance- reflected in his reliance on Khrushchev’s de-Stalinisation policies
Avoided broader topics like collectivisation and industrialisation
3
Q
Methodology
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Oral history- bypassed censorship but also brings into question reliability
However, power of individual voices in constructing history
4
Q
Tensions
A
Loyal to Soviet system vs moral obligation?
5
Q
Condemnation of intellectuals and scientists
A
Demonstrates regimes prioritisation of political loyalty over intellectual advancements
6
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