Sovietology is a field of study that deals with the politics, history, and socio-economic conditions of the Soviet Union. It is the study of the Soviet government, its principles, and policies. A Sovietologist is someone who specializes in the field of Sovietology. There are several other notable synonyms for a Sovietologist including a Soviet expert, a Soviet Union specialist, a communistologist, a Marxist expert, and a USSR analyst. All these terms refer to an individual who possesses deep knowledge and expertise on the Soviet Union and its various aspects, including its political and economic systems, social and cultural fabric, as well as its foreign policies.