The comprehension of the causes, conditions and results of socio-political transformations in China in the period from 1949 to 1982 remains an urgent research topic. Discussions and disputes on these issues continue today. Since 1968, Fyodor Burlatsky (1927-2014) published his assessments and characteristics regarding the socio-political transformations in China. Burlatsky was not a professional sinologist, but despite this, his works give the opportunity to get immersed in the problems of the period under consideration.

The comprehension of the causes, conditions and results of socio-political transformations in China in the period from 1949 to 1982 remains an urgent research topic. Discussions and disputes on these issues continue today. Since 1968, Fyodor Burlatsky (1927-2014) published his assessments and characteristics regarding the socio-political transformations in China. Burlatsky was not a professional sinologist, but despite this, his works give the opportunity to get immersed in the problems of the period under consideration.