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Elite Circulation in Russia from the Russian Imperial Era to the Soviet Era
[working paper]
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Freie Universität Berlin, Osteuropa-Institut Abt. Politik
Abstract This paper contributes to Elite Theory within the context of regime change, focusing on Imperial Russian Aristocrats post-1917 Bolshevik Revolution. Utilizing a survey on ancestry conducted by the Levada polling institute, this study investigates the persistence of power structures and their constit... view more
This paper contributes to Elite Theory within the context of regime change, focusing on Imperial Russian Aristocrats post-1917 Bolshevik Revolution. Utilizing a survey on ancestry conducted by the Levada polling institute, this study investigates the persistence of power structures and their constituents across regime shifts. The analysis reveals a covariation between noble origin within ancestry and occupying high-ranking official roles in the Soviet Union, providing empirical support for Pareto's notion of elite circulation. A proposed causal pathway rooted in Wilfredo Pareto's theory suggests that elites, aiming to preserve their elevated status, can harness adaptability even amidst regime changes. These findings shed new light on the history of the Russian Revolution.... view less
Keywords
Russia; historical development; elite; political regime; political change; aristocracy; Bolshevism; power; USSR; adaptation; revolution; securing of power
Classification
General History
Social History, Historical Social Research
Free Keywords
elite theory; regime change; imperial Russian aristocrats; Bolshevik revolution; power structure; Pareto's elite circulation; adaptability capacities; Russian revolution; nobility and power; persistence of individuals in power
Document language
English
Publication Year
2024
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
52 p.
Series
Arbeitspapiere des Osteuropa-Instituts der Freien Universität Berlin, Arbeitsschwerpunkt Politik, 95
ISSN
1434-419X
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications