Conscience Dissent And Reform In Soviet Russia

This book covers the political, intellectual, social, and cultural history of Soviet Russia, providing insight into Putin's Russia. It discusses the evolution of Soviet ideology from Lenin to Stalin and the moral climate during Stalin's rule. The book also delves into the moral beliefs of dissident intellectuals and the role of morality in Soviet dissent, including both religious and secular perspectives. It also examines the ethical views of Communist leaders during the perestroika era and the emergence of democratic and national forces.

This book embraces the political, intellectual, social and cultural history of Soviet Russia. Providing a useful perspective of Putin's Russia, and with a strong historical and religious background, the book: * looks at the changing features of the Soviet ideology from Lenin to Stalin, and the moral universe of Stalin's time * explores the history of the moral thinking of the dissident intelligentsia * examines the moral dimension of Soviet dissent amongst dissidents of both religious and secular persuasions, and includes biographical material * explores the ethical assumptions of the perestroika era, firstly amongst Communist leaders, and then in the emerging democratic and national forces.