kremlinology

noun

krem·​lin·​ol·​o·​gy ˌkrem-lə-ˈnä-lə-jē 

often capitalized

: the study of the policies and practices of the former Soviet government

kremlinologist

ˌkrem-lə-ˈnä-lə-jist 

noun often capitalized

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above