Description
Igor Yakovlevich Birman was a Russian-American economist who predicted in 1981 the collapse of the Soviet Union, both economically
and politically. The Igor Birman papers contains correspondence, writings, interviews of and by Igor Birman, materials of
the Becker Commission on Soviet War Expenses and of the Foundation for Soviet Studies, conference papers, book reviews by
Igor Birman, photographs, sound recordings, and clippings.
Background
Igor Yakovlevich Birman (July 25, 1928 – April 6, 2011) was a Russian-American economist who predicted in 1981 the collapse
of the Soviet Union, both economically and politically.
Extent
7 manuscript boxes,1 oversize box, 3 sound cassettes, digital media
(4 Linear Feet)
Restrictions
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Availability
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.