Modern Englishspeaking Historiography about Economic Crime in the USSR in 1941-1945
Foreign publications in English that deal with economic crimes that took place in the USSR between 1941 and 1945 are analyzed. The views of Western scientists on the key provisions of the legislative framework in force at that time were characterized. Discussed reflects on the nature, causes, subjects and objects, as well as the consequences of economic offenses. Opinions are presented on how to identify, investigate and suppress them. The estimated judgments of American and British scholars on the degree of effectiveness of Stalinist justice in the person of controlling bodies, law enforcement agencies and courts in countering fraudsters, robbers and bribes are reproduced. Particular attention is paid to such issues as “party justice”, the procedure for redressing damage, and the recruitment of informants. Based on the results of the study, conclusions are formulated that can serve as methodological guidelines for writing special works on a stated topic.