Evolution of the system of benefits and privileges of Ukrainian nomenclature (1985-1991)

The purpose of the study is to determine the reasons and trend of evolution of the system of benefits and privileges of Soviet Ukrainian nomenclature in the 1985–1991, whose existence provoked anger of the public. The research methodology. It consists of general and special scientific methods of investigation which are used for researching nomenclature as a special social group with distribution of power and their own social interests. The scientific novelty of article is connected with applying materials of “Commission for studying privileges of officials of party committee” which clarified their legal status on the 28th Communist party congress requirements. For instance, regional “Information” is used. Other official and private documents are used as well, which explained the reasons and direction of evolution of the nomenclature system of benefits and privileges. Conclusions. Perestroika in Ukraine changed position of the nomenclature. Gorbachev’s intensions to modernise the political system including glasnost’ and pluralism enabled the discussion about the government and nomenclature. When economic reform worsened the welfare of population and led to the increase tension, the benefits and privileges of high-level officials were strongly criticized. The Supreme council launched a revision of the benefits and privileges of the nomenclature. Communist Party apparat was obliged to create their own commissions for revising the benefits and privileges because they had to react to the public reproach. Two commissions were created after the 28th congresses of Communist party of Soviet Union and Communist party of Ukraine. Ukrainian commission under S. Vynokurov gave just evaluation for nomenclature welfare. Social tension and activity of parliament’s opposition forced nomenclature to abolish some benefits and privileges.