An edition of USSR--the corrupt society
(1982)
USSR--the corrupt society
the secret world of Soviet capitalism
by Konstantin M. Simis
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The principle of legality does not operate in the Soviet Union. Since the regime does not consider itself to be bound by the law, any organ within the system, from a district council to the Supreme Soviet, and any court, from a people's court to the USSR Supreme Court can -- indeed, must -- violate the law on orders from its opposite number in the party apparat. - p. 28.
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USSR--the corrupt society: the secret world of Soviet capitalism /Konstantin M. Simis ; translated by Jacqueline Edwards and Mitchell Schneider.. --
1982, Simon and Schuster, c1982.
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USSR--the corrupt society: the secret world of Soviet capitalism
1982, Simon and Schuster
in English
0671250035 9780671250034
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Table of Contents
In place of an introduction
The ruling elite : corruption, legalized and illegal
The district mafia
Justice for sale
Corruption and industry
The underground business world
The police and bribery
Corruption in everyday life
The corrupted people
Conclusion
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Includes index.
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