Zvi Gitelman Libri

The book explores the complex attitudes of post-Soviet Jews regarding key issues such as religion, intermarriage, emigration, and anti-Semitism. It delves into how these perspectives shape the process of rebuilding Jewish life in a transformed socio-political landscape, offering insight into the challenges and aspirations of this community. Through detailed analysis, it highlights the interplay between cultural identity and the historical context of post-Soviet society.

The book delves into the Soviet Union's efforts to integrate the Jewish population through special Party Sections aimed at "Bolshevizing" them. It explores the modernization and secularization challenges faced by this ethnic and religious minority during the early years of Soviet rule. Zvi Gitelman's analysis highlights the crises that arose from these efforts and the various responses they elicited, providing a detailed case study of the interaction between state policies and Jewish identity in a transformative historical context.

Focuses on the key institutions and policy processes in the new political system emerging after Gorbachev's resignation and the establishment of the Commonwealth of Independent States. It highlights the problems of governability at all levels posed by the development of mass politics