The Death of Andrei Zhdanov

Author: Boterbloem C.N.

Source: The Slavonic and East European Review, Volume 80, Number 2, 1 April 2002 , pp. 267-287(21)

Publisher: Modern Humanities Research Association

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Abstract:

The article discusses the mysterious circumstances of the death of Andrei Zhdanov who, after the Second World War, appeared poised to succeed Stalin. Zhdanov's sudden removal from the political stage in the summer of 1948 was quickly followed by his death, leading to suspicions of possible foul play. Even though evidence leads to the incontrovertible conclusion that his demise itself was wholly due to natural circumstances, Zhdanov's end provided an opportunity to his Politburo rivals to settle political scores with some of his allies. In the wake of their fall, the remembrance of Zhdanov disappeared from Soviet public discourse.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Nipissing University, Ontario

Publication date: 2002-04-01

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The Review is the oldest British journal in the field, having been in existence since 1922. Edited and managed by the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London, it covers not only the modern and medieval languages and literatures of the Slavonic and East European area, but also history, culture, and political studies.