Description
Book SynopsisBased on interviews and a broad array of sources from Russian and Austrian archives, this collection provides a comprehensive analysis of the Soviet occupation of Austria from 1945 to 1955. The contributors cover a wide range of topics, including the Soviet Secret Services, the military kommandaturas, Soviet occupation policies and the withdrawal of troops in 1955, everyday life, the image of “the Russians,” violence against women, arrests, deportations, and Soviet aid provisions.
Trade ReviewBased on an unprecedented richness of primary sources from Austrian and Russian archives, this volume presents important contributions to the interpretation of Soviet policy towards Vienna during and after World War II. The contributors aptly analyze the multifaceted interconnections between economic and broader strategic conceptions in Soviet decision-making. They demonstrate the Cold war’s all-encompassing scope and its—sometimes contradictory—influence on all aspects of social and individual life. The findings provide a challenging example of multi-perspective research on international history that can inspire future research on the multifaceted dimensions of the early Cold War and beyond. -- Andreas Hilger, German Historical Institute Moscow
Table of ContentsPart I Austria in the Global Policy
Chapter 1: The Policies of Presidents Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhower toward Austria, 1943-1955
Part II Soviet Diplomacy toward Austria
Chapter 2: Soviet Plans for Rebuilding Austria from 1941 to 1945
Chapter 3: Under Soviet Control: The Establishment of the Austrian Government in 1945
Chapter 4: Soviet Policy toward Austria from 1945 to 1955
Chapter 5: The Development of Soviet Policy toward Austria after Stalin’s Death from 1953 to 1955
Part III Aspects of Occupation
Chapter 6: Occupation and Exploitation: Soviet Economy Policy toward Austria from 1945 to 1955/63
Chapter 7: Intelligence in occupied Austria 1945 to 1955 – The Soviet Side
Chapter 8: Stalin’s Judiciary in Austria: Arrests and Convictions during the Occupation
Chapter 9: Ivan’s Children: The Consequences of Sexual Relations between Red Army Soldiers and Austrian Women
