The system
an insider's life in Soviet politics
by G. A. Arbatov
380 pages· 1993· ISBN 9780812922745
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Now in trade paperback, a revealing portrait of life inside the Soviet political system from longtime Kremlin insider Arbatov. The System is a remarkable account of the intrigues of Soviet political life, from Stalin's bitter legacy to the power struggles of Khrushchev, Brezhnev, and Gorbachev. 8 pages of photos.
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