A Comparative Historical Analysis of the Views of Anglo-American and Soviet Historians on the Goals, Objectives and Functions of the Institute of Military Commissars of the Red Army in the Pre-War Years
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-5164-2025-5-129-138
Abstract
Aim. Conducting a comparative analysis of the views of Anglo-American and Soviet researchers of the Institute of Military Commissars of the Red Army in the pre-war years.
Methodology. The primary research methods were diachronic and historical-comparative. A comparative analysis was conducted of the views of Anglo-American and Soviet researchers on issues related to the introduction of the institution of military commissars in the Red Army in 1937. The issues under study were examined in their development and changes over time.
Results. It was found that Western researchers associate the introduction of the military commissar institution with the upcoming repressions and focus primarily on the oversight function of this institution. No changes in views were observed depending on the time of publication. In studies by Soviet historians, changes in assessments were observed depending on the time of publication.
Research implications. The essence and content of methodological approaches in the study of the institution of military commissars by Anglo-American and Soviet historians was clarified.
About the Author
V. V. Bruz
Federal State University of Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladimir V. Bruz – Dr. Sci. (History), Prof., Department of Public and Municipal Service
Moscow
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