Many more people would die in these camps.Īlthough estimates vary, it’s believed that Stalin had at least one million political prisoners executed between 1937-38 alone. In addition, millions of Soviets who were not executed were instead sentenced to long, hard work in the merciless Gulag labor camps. This power gave him the ability to carry out any of his desires, including mass executions, if necessary.ĭuring the late 1930s, Stalin instituted The Great Purge, which saw around one million Soviets executed in large-scale repressions of the peasantry, ethnic cleansing, and purging of certain government officials. Joseph Stalinįrom 1922 to 1953, Joseph Stalin ruled over the Soviet Union with absolute power. To understand the context of this post is to understand the context of Stalin’s rule. This ruthless dictator would have nothing but the best appreciation after a speech, and those giving appreciation wanted nothing but to return home safely. However, when that applause is for Joseph Stalin, it begins to make sense. To continuously applaud for eleven minutes may seem absurd.
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