Dissent in the USSR.

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to examine the development of dissent and protest movements in the Soviet Union since 1954. The paper concentrates on the role of dissenting Soviet writers since much of the speculation in the West about future changes in the Soviet system is based on their actions and achievements. Emphasis is placed on the origin, character, and aims of the writers' efforts as a group. Based on the Soviet regime's reaction to the writers' efforts, the study concludes that the prospects for protest efforts achieving a freer Soviet society in the foreseeable future are poor. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 08, 1971
Accession Number
AD0772299

Entities

People

  • John L. Daniels

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Communist Countries
  • Personality
  • Protest Movements
  • Ussr

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.