Crime and Punishment in the Russian Revolution: Mob Justice and Police in Petrograd Hardcover – October 25, 2017

Hassegawa's book will quickly shatter any romanticism one may have about the Russian Revolution. It is a treasure trove of information that exposes the reader to the realities of everyday life in Petrograd during one of its most tumultuous times. Statistics on crime lend an extraordinary explanation as to why Russia experienced a missed opportunity and was unable to transition into a democratic society. The dismantling of law enforcement and the inability to reestablish order lead to a chaotic state, which was ultimately exploited by the Bolsheviks. For those wondering why Russia fell to totalitarianism, it is not due to idealism, or the working class, or any romanticized socialist propaganda, but an inevitable outcome to an unfortunate reality.

Somewhat technical(?), written for a college course. ALL current state and local police departments should make it MANDATORY reading material. For ANTIFA, BEWARE the counter Revolution...