Geoffrey Hosking is Emeritus Professor of Russian History at University College London.

• Preface Introduction 1. Marxism and the Crisis of Russian Messianism 2. The Effects of Revolution and Civil War 3. Soviet Nationality Policy and the Russians 4. Two Russias Collide 5. Projecting a New Russia 6. The Great Fatherland War 7. The Sweet and Bitter Fruits of Victory 8. The Relaunch of Utopia 9. The Rediscovery of Russia 10. The Return of Politics 11. An Unanticipated Creation: The Russian Federation Conclusion Appendix: Tables Notes Index

Geoffrey Hosking distills a deep knowledge of Russian history and blends it with fresh research in his best book to date. He deftly weaves together politics, religion, and culture, and is unmatched in his analysis of Soviet society under Stalin. Rulers and Victims is an outstanding contribution and a pleasure to read.

Geoffrey Hosking is Emeritus Professor of Russian History at University College London.

• Preface Introduction 1. Marxism and the Crisis of Russian Messianism 2. The Effects of Revolution and Civil War 3. Soviet Nationality Policy and the Russians 4. Two Russias Collide 5. Projecting a New Russia 6. The Great Fatherland War 7. The Sweet and Bitter Fruits of Victory 8. The Relaunch of Utopia 9. The Rediscovery of Russia 10. The Return of Politics 11. An Unanticipated Creation: The Russian Federation Conclusion Appendix: Tables Notes Index

Geoffrey Hosking distills a deep knowledge of Russian history and blends it with fresh research in his best book to date. He deftly weaves together politics, religion, and culture, and is unmatched in his analysis of Soviet society under Stalin. Rulers and Victims is an outstanding contribution and a pleasure to read.

Geoffrey Hosking is Emeritus Professor of Russian History at University College London.

• Preface Introduction 1. Marxism and the Crisis of Russian Messianism 2. The Effects of Revolution and Civil War 3. Soviet Nationality Policy and the Russians 4. Two Russias Collide 5. Projecting a New Russia 6. The Great Fatherland War 7. The Sweet and Bitter Fruits of Victory 8. The Relaunch of Utopia 9. The Rediscovery of Russia 10. The Return of Politics 11. An Unanticipated Creation: The Russian Federation Conclusion Appendix: Tables Notes Index

Geoffrey Hosking distills a deep knowledge of Russian history and blends it with fresh research in his best book to date. He deftly weaves together politics, religion, and culture, and is unmatched in his analysis of Soviet society under Stalin. Rulers and Victims is an outstanding contribution and a pleasure to read.