Beschreibung:
Based 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 examine a wide range of topics, including Soviet occupation policies, violence and everyday life, and the image of “the Russians.”
Based on 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, the withdrawal of troops in 1955, everyday life, the image of “the Russians,” violence against women, arrests, deportations, Soviet aid provisions, as well as children of occupation.
Part 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