Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. The Russian Institute of Columbia University V
3. Studies of the Russian Institute Columbia University VI
4. Preface IX
5. Contents XV
6. I. Prerevolutionary Origins of the Komsomol Pattern 1
7. II. The Establishment of the Komsomol: The Komsomol Congresses of 1918, 1919, and 1920 8
8. III. The Early Years of the New Economic Policy: The Congresses of 1921 and 1922 79
9. IV. Adjustments during the Struggle for Power in the Party: The Congresses of 1924 and 1926 112
10. V. Adjustments during the Emergence of Stalin and the Renewed Drive for Socialism: The Congresses of 1928 and 1931 142
11. VI. Adjustments during the Consolidation of Stalinist Socialism: The Congress of 1936 180
12. VII. The Komsomol Pattern under Postwar Stalinism: The Congress of 1949 211
13. VIII. In the Era of Collective Leadership: The Congress of 1954 251
14. IX. Conclusion 279
15. Abbreviations 294
16. Notes 295
17. Appendixes 407
18. Glossary 421
19. Bibliography 425
20. Index 435