RUDN Journal of Russian HistoryRUDN Journal of Russian History2312-86742312-8690Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)3848Purges of the soviet state apparatus as factor of everyday life in the 1920-1930sSmirnovaT MInstitute of Russian History of Russian Academy of Sciences-Institute of Russian History of Russian Academy of Sciences15032009310312007092016Copyright © 2009, Smirnova T.M.2009This article, based on broad range of new historical sources, focuses on so called «purges» of the Soviet state apparatus, and their impact on everyday life of the Soviet citizens in the 1920-1930s. Author demonstrates contradictory nature and variety of factors on which special «purge commissions» made their decisions, including social origin of the people, their professional and personal characteristics, and others.purges of the Soviet state apparatuseveryday lifesocial origin and status«people of the past»«socially alien elements»чистки соваппаратаповседневностьсоциальное происхождение и социальное положение«бывшие»социально чуждые элементы