The Stalin Cult in East Germany and the Making of the Postwar Soviet Empire, 1945–1961.

  • Published In: German History, 2024, v. 42, n. 1. P. 138 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Colla, Marcus 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Stalin Cult in East Germany and the Making of the Postwar Soviet Empire, 1945–1961" by Alexey Tikhomirov explores the cultural dimension of Stalinization in East Germany after World War II. The author argues that the Stalin Cult was central to the whole Stalinization enterprise and examines the production, dissemination, and reception of the cult in East Germany. The study highlights the coercion versus resistance dynamic and explores how East Germans identified with the leader cult as a way to distance themselves from the shame of the Nazi past. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the cultural aspects of Soviet power in East Germany and offers valuable insights into the nature of Soviet power and its relationship with East German society. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:German History. 2024/03, Vol. 42, Issue 1, p138
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0266-3554
  • DOI:10.1093/gerhis/ghad077
  • Accession Number:175621335
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