“The problem with slavery is not why people are forced to become slaves, but why they allow themselves to be enslaved. p. 67”

Soviet philosopher, writer, sociologist and journalist

Alexander Alexandrovich Zinoviev was a Soviet philosopher, writer, sociologist and journalist. He worked across several fields of thought and public writing, and is remembered for his social criticism and his wide-ranging commentary on Soviet life. His work brought together philosophy, sociology, journalism, and literature. He wrote about society and politics, often with a critical eye, and his name remains associated with sharp observations on the Soviet system and the world around it.