Silviu Brucan (1916-2006)
Silviu Brucan (1916-2006). A biography
Author(s): Cristina RomanSubject(s): History, Political history, Recent History (1900 till today), Special Historiographies:, WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Post-War period (1950 - 1989), History of Communism
Published by: Institutul National pentru Studiul Totalitarismului
Keywords: Romanian Communist Party; Silviu Brucan; Stalinism; Gheorghe Gheorghiu-De; Ceaușescu regime; "the letter of the six"; the National Salvation Front;
Summary/Abstract: Born on 18 January 1916 in Bucharest in a family of Jewish merchants, Silviu Brucan was one of the leading Communist Party activists. He had a privileged relationship with the Gheorghiu-Dej regime, holding a number of important political and public positions (Ambassador of Romania to United States of America, representative of Romania to United Nations, Vice-President of the Radio-Television Council). After Nicolae Ceausescu became the leader of the Romania, Brucan did not hold any political position. His relationship with the regime has gradually worsened in the 1980’s. He launched himself as an opponent of the regime after the revolt of the workers of Brașov on 15 November 1987. The events of 22 December 1989 have made him return to the political scene, participating in the creation of the National Salvation Front.
Journal: Arhivele Totalitarismului
- Issue Year: XXV/2017
- Issue No: 1-2
- Page Range: 263-268
- Page Count: 6
- Language: Romanian
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