Sheila Fitzpatrick
"White Russians, Red Peril": A Cold War History of Migration to Australia
"White Russians, Red Peril": A Cold War History of Migration to Australia
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After World War II, over 20,000 ethnic Russians migrated to Australia, with some coming via China and refugee camps in Europe. They were wary of the Soviet Union's resettlement of Russians, which amounted to the theft of its citizens. Award-winning author Sheila Fitzpatrick examines the early years of the Russian-Australian community and how Australian and Soviet intelligence agencies attempted to track and influence them.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 370 pages
\n Publication date: 01 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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After World War II, over 20,000 ethnic Russians migrated to Australia, yet their experiences remain largely unknown. These migrants arrived from various routes, including China and refugee camps in Europe. Many of them chose to maintain a low profile in Australia, fearing retribution from the Soviet Union, which viewed their resettlement as the theft of its citizens. To persuade them to return, undercover agents were deployed. Australia approached the newcomers with suspicion, while simultaneously seeking to increase its population through immigration.
Award-winning author Sheila Fitzpatrick delves into the early years of the diverse and fragmented Russian-Australian community, utilizing newly discovered Russian-language archives and her extensive knowledge of Soviet history and politics. She explores how Australian and Soviet intelligence agencies attempted to track and influence these migrants. While some anti-Communist "White Russians" dreamed of a war of liberation to overthrow the Soviet regime, a dissident minority admired its achievements and considered returning home.
The Russian-Australian community faced challenges and divisions, with some seeking to integrate into Australian society while others maintained close ties to their Russian heritage. The Soviet Union's influence continued to be felt, with some migrants facing surveillance and pressure to repatriate. Fitzpatrick's book sheds light on the complex dynamics between Australia, the Soviet Union, and the Russian migrants, providing a valuable insight into a little-known chapter of Australian history.
\n Weight: 580g\n
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781032057491\n \n
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