The Research of Soviet Jewish Emigration in 1970''s

• Main Authors: Tang, Wu-Greng, 唐梧耿
• Other Authors: Michael V. Kryukov
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 1997
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/02685385798305482817

碩士 === 淡江大學 === 俄羅斯研究所 === 85 === Jews have always occupied an uneasy place in Soviet society. Onthe one hand, their high educational level, professional standing andachievments have often placed them in positions of prestige, respect and authority. But at the same time, those very characteristics havearoused anti-Semitic feelings long present in Soviet and Russian societyThis mistrust of Jews, also stemming from their family ties abroad and connection with Israel, hindered their acceptance into Soviet society. Soviet Jewish emigration was a major international issue of the 1970''s, and a little understood subject. Although focusing on emigrationpolicy, this work is not a traditional policy study. Many of the analysis has been obscured by a cultural blind spot. The goal of this study has been to discuss the emigration by a judicious examination of the generalhistoric and political contexts,and to provide an over-all view of theissue. The work opens with an introductory chapter of Russian Jewish history and then, examines Soviet policies toward nationalities andJews since 1917 in context of Jewish life in the USSR. Chapter IIIfeatures the internal pressures and the next chapter focuse on externalpressures toward Soviet authority on Jewish emigration issue and describes the journey of Jewish emigrants to Israel and the West, USAin particular.