Born by revolution: a review of the by Pozdnyakova's monograph “Vyatka Province during the Civil War: Emergency Authorities”

Abstract

In 2018 A.S. Pozdnyakova's monograph “Vyatka Province during the Civil War: Emergency Authorities” was published. In this paper, emergency management bodies in various spheres of society in a difficult period for the country are studied in detail. The review summarizes the main conclusions of the author. The research topic is really relevant both in scientific and sociopolitical aspects for modern society, which is fully justified by the author. One of the strengths of the monograph is an extensive source base of research, which includes several types of sources. In conclusion, it is emphasized that this monograph partly allows us to answer the question of how the Bolsheviks managed to retain power in the region and in the country as a whole.