Preface Abbreviations Introduction: what is Stalinism? Part I. Cohesive Oligarchy, 1917-1922: 1. The structure of sub-national politics 2. The structure of elite politics Part II. The Fractured Oligarchy 1922-1929: 3. A strong party structure? 4. The divided elite Part III. The Re-Formed Oligarchy 1930-1934: 5. Regions under pressure 6. The Stalinist elite? Part IV. The Oligarchy Subdued 1935-1941: 7. The enduring structures of sub-national politics 8. Elite ravaged Conclusion: why Stalinism? Notes Bibliography Index.
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