The Outbreak: An Unknown History of HIV in the USSR

This book recounts little-known aspects of USSR history related to the emergence and spread of HIV infection in the country. The authors investigate how the Soviet healthcare system and authorities reacted to the first cases of the disease, what measures were taken to combat the epidemic, and how this affected the lives of ordinary people. The work is based on archival documents and eyewitness testimonies, revealing previously classified facts about this tragic chapter in Soviet history.