The Czechoslovak Way to the Communist coup

TITLE: The Czechoslovak Way to the Communist coup AUTHOR: Aneta Kostková DEPARTMENT: Institute of Political Science SUPERVISOR: prof. Vratislav Doubek, Ph. D. The diploma thesis The Czechoslovak Way to the Communist coup will be focused on the evaluation of the causes and parameters of the strong position of the Communist Party in the political development of the Third Republic during the years 1945-1948 with regard to its ties to the Soviet Union. Based on the evaluation of materials from exiled political centers in London and Moscow, I will assess the progress of the Communists in the context of key events of 1945-1948, especially events with a direct link to the then Eastern Ally, such as the resignation of Carpathian Ruthenia, signing international agreements planned economy (establishment of a "biennial"). The basic task will be not only to assess the role of communist politicians in the process of Sovietization of Czechoslovakia. Policy and the way it was presented to the public, but also the degree of dependence of the rise of the Communist Party on support from Moscow. Key words: Moscow exile, London exile, Communist Party, Transitio