According to a study comparing 2,000 members of communist-era and contemporary elites in Hungary, Poland, and Russia, a sizable portion of the communist elite is still holding the reins of power. And the party membership that facilitated careers under communism prevails now among people in top economic management positions.by JAKUB KARPINSKI WHO ARE THOSE PEOple who have more power and […]

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