Language:
English
Year of publication:
1999
Titel der Quelle:
East European Jewish Affairs
Angaben zur Quelle:
29,1-2 (1999) 5-28
Keywords:
Antisemitism
;
Antisemitism History 1800-2000
;
Jews
Abstract:
Traces the ups and downs of popular antisemitism in Leningrad from 1917 until the establishment of Soviet totalitarianism. Notes the gradual growth of antisemitism after the February (democratic) revolution granted equal rights to Jews. The October Bolshevik coup led to anti-Jewish incitement, as Jewish and communist opposition to antisemitism were perceived as further evidence of Jewish influence. The NEP period saw resentment against Jews in the wake of a large Jewish migration to the city and the view that Jews were responsible for anti-religious policies. Jews were stereotyped as shady businessmen and viewed as overrepresented in party, government, and economic life. Factory workers scapegoated Jews, as did many students. Even a murderer of a Jew received much popular sympathy. The government campaign against antisemitism peaked in 1929-30 and ended in 1932-33. Its propaganda had little effect. Antisemitism finally declined not because of propaganda but with the suppression of civil liberties and dissent when Stalin consolidated his power.
DOI:
10.1080/13501679908577889
URL:
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