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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fascist the Opponent, the Story of a Rhetorical Weapon Invented by the Communist Party of the Stalin Era

The article explores how the French Communist Party historically labeled opponents as fascists as a rhetorical strategy, a practice with roots in the Stalinist era.

Mar 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

In Stalin's Prison, a Prisoner Pleads for Help with His Own Blood

Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa returns with a historical costume drama about a young prosecutor's awakening to the corruption of his dream society during Stalin's reign.

Mar 20 • 06:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

History: The Fate of Books in Estonia during Stalin's Era: Fire, Axe, and Paper Mill

The article discusses how Soviet occupiers in Estonia not only sought to destroy the population but also aimed to erase cultural memory by burning or destroying books from the independence period.

Mar 19 • 10:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

From the Middle Ages to Jan Masaryk to Stalin. Spring Great Book Thursday Brings Ten Novelties

The article discusses the launch of ten new books at the Spring Great Book Thursday event in Czechia.

Mar 19 • 08:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Vladimir Putin like Joseph Stalin. Fights against "Nazis", lies about Katyn. Thomas Urban in conversation with 'Rzeczpospolita'

The article discusses how Russian propaganda aims to undermine Polish-Ukrainian relations amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, using historical grievances as tools.

Mar 19 • 03:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This Day in History. The Relations Between Stalin and His South Slavic Colleague Tito Begin to Wobble

The relations between Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin and Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito deteriorated rapidly in the years following World War II, leading to Yugoslavia's expulsion from the socialist bloc.

Mar 18 • 06:35 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Death of Stalin Was a Farce, Beria Ended Up with a Bullet in His Head After One Hundred Days

A discussion about the events surrounding the death of Joseph Stalin in 1953 and the subsequent power struggle implicating Lavrentij Beria.

Mar 15 • 11:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Grandfather reached quite a lot in the independent republic

Former Prime Minister Siim Kallas reflects on the legacy of his grandfather, Eduard Alver, who died just before the Hitler-Stalin pact, highlighting the significance of this timing in his own existence.

Mar 15 • 11:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

What Killed Stalin – Poison or Illness?

The article discusses the mysterious circumstances surrounding Joseph Stalin's death in 1953, questioning whether he died from natural causes or was poisoned.

Mar 13 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

What to do with the Stalin-era features in the face of Old Riga – demolish or preserve?

A heated discussion recently took place in the Riga City Council regarding the future of the former building of the Riga Technical University, with opinions divided over whether to demolish a Stalin-era monument.

Mar 12 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Memory Change. Stalinist Repressions Will Be Replaced by 'Genocide of the Soviet People'

The article discusses a shift in the narrative surrounding historical repression in the Soviet Union, moving from a focus on Stalinist oppression to a broader interpretation that includes the concept of genocide against the Soviet people.

Mar 12 • 12:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From class struggle to the ayatollahs, the drift of the Communist Party: “Long live Stalin”

The Communist Party in Cesena, Italy, has seen a resurgence, showcasing troubling ideological alliances and a shift towards radical ideologies.

Mar 10 • 16:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Svetlana Iosifovna, the daughter of Stalin who fled Russia to take refuge in the United States

Svetlana Iosifovna Stalin, the daughter of Joseph Stalin, defected to the United States during the Cold War, marking a symbolic victory for the U.S.

Mar 10 • 05:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

One loved Stalin, the other was in love with Hitler. This is how sisters can be so different

The article explores how two sisters in England during the 1930s had contrasting political affiliations, with one supporting Stalin's communism and the other drawn to Hitler's fascism.

Mar 9 • 20:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Through the Eyes of Sasha Mitrofanov: Gorbachev? No, Rather Stalin

The article discusses technology issues related to accessing a webpage on Novinky.cz.

Mar 7 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Daughter of Stalin Who Asylum in the United States

The article recounts the life of Svetlana Stalin, the daughter of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, who sought asylum in the United States after years of family turmoil and personal struggle.

Mar 5 • 10:40 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Jews killed Josef Stalin ‘with prayer’ – Ukraine’s chief rabbi

Ukraine's chief rabbi claims Jews caused Stalin's death through special prayers at a Purim celebration in New York.

Mar 5 • 10:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY ⟩ Joseph Stalin Died

On March 5, 1953, Joseph Stalin died under mysterious circumstances at his dacha in Volynskoje, with medical assessments indicating a stroke.

Mar 5 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Seat sharing finalized between Congress and DMK in Tamil Nadu, Kharge-Stalin resolved the formula

The Congress and DMK have finalized their seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, with Congress receiving 28 seats.

Mar 4 • 08:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

God bless you! Men designated for liquidation in the Jáchymov hell / Stalin's bomb made us a state of slavery with political prisoners in uranium mine camps

The article discusses the history of uranium mining in Jáchymov and its connection to significant scientific discoveries, while highlighting the political repression in the region during Stalin's regime.

Mar 1 • 14:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

God grant us luck! Men destined for liquidation in the Jáchymov hell / The Stalin bomb made us a slave state with political prisoners in uranium mines

The article details the history of the uranium mines in Jáchymov and their significance in the development of radioactive elements, while also highlighting the oppressive regime and political prisoners associated with their operations.

Mar 1 • 14:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Through the Eyes of Sasha Mitrofanov: 70 Years After the Revelation of Stalin's Crimes, New Statues of Him are Rising in Russia

The article discusses the resurgence of statues dedicated to Joseph Stalin in Russia, despite the historical acknowledgment of his crimes 70 years ago.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Stalin gifted it to Argentina, and today it is a gem from another time: this is the Dacha, the country house in Moscow

The Dacha in Moscow, gifted by Stalin to Argentina, serves as a historical residence and a symbol of diplomatic ties established between Argentina and the Soviet Union post-World War II.

Feb 25 • 22:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This day in history. Khrushchev's report on Stalin irreversibly changes the Soviet regime

The article discusses the pivotal moment during the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1956 when Nikita Khrushchev denounced Stalin's regime, marking a significant shift in Soviet policy and society.

Feb 25 • 06:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Machine Guns Took Center Stage as Finland Surprised Stalin in December 1939

The Finnish defense during the early stages of the Winter War was characterized by the unexpected success against Soviet forces, primarily due to the effective use of machine guns.

Feb 24 • 17:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Thalapathi vs Thalapathi'... Vijay stands alone against Stalin's DMK machinery in Tamil Nadu

Actor Vijay positions himself as a lone political figure against the DMK in Tamil Nadu, emphasizing a cinematic battle between him and the established political party.

Feb 23 • 16:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

If Stalin were to be brought to justice in history

The article explores the complex legacy of Joseph Stalin, reflecting on his actions during WWII and the duality in perceptions of him as both a leader and a tyrant.

Feb 17 • 10:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Emelec strengthens its defense: Stalin Valencia announced as the new player of Bombillo

Emelec has officially announced the signing of young defender Stalin Valencia as part of their roster renewal for the upcoming season.

Feb 16 • 16:50 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

From Stalin to Putin – Russia’s history of torture

A new documentary by The Kyiv Independent reveals systematic torture of Ukrainian civilians by Russian forces, linking contemporary practices to historical roots from Stalin's era through Putin's regime.

Feb 13 • 15:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The Explosion that Shook the Empire. Khrushchev's Secret Speech in 1956 Launched the Thaw and Then Drowned it in Blood

The article discusses the significance of Nikita Khrushchev's secret speech in 1956, which marked the beginning of a thaw in the Soviet Union, revealing the detrimental effects of Stalin's regime on communist ideals.

Feb 12 • 04:31 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Women, children, and the elderly were expelled to Siberia; the mortality rate was enormous, says Estonian historian about Stalin's deportations that affected tens of thousands

The article discusses the historical context and severe impact of Stalin's deportations on Estonian citizens during World War II, highlighting the high mortality rates and ongoing ramifications in the Baltic region.

Feb 11 • 07:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'This is not an election; it's a battle of Aryas and Dravidians...', Stalin calls NDA a scrap engine

During a recent political meeting, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticized the NDA by labeling it a 'scrap engine' and described the upcoming elections as a struggle between Aryans and Dravidians.

Feb 11 • 06:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India Today Roundtable before Tamil Nadu elections... CM Stalin, Kanimozhi to join Palaniswami and others

The 'India Today Roundtable Tamil Nadu' is set to begin in Chennai, featuring key political figures discussing state issues and election strategies ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.

Feb 11 • 03:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

First Range Rover rolled out from the factory, CM Stalin drove the SUV

The first luxury Range Rover was inaugurated and test-driven by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at Tata Motors' new plant in Ranipet.

Feb 10 • 06:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Complete Rejection of Stalin Proposal by Demari Representative

Sanna Antikainen, a PS Member of Parliament, completely rejects a proposal from SDP representative Eeva-Johanna Eloranta for a moment of silence in parliament to honor those who fled to the Soviet Union after the 1918 civil war and legislators who died under Stalin's purges.

Feb 9 • 05:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Proposal on Stalin in Parliament

Member of Parliament Eeva-Johanna Eloranta has submitted a proposal for a memorial moment in honor of Finnish parliamentarians who were killed during Stalin's purges in the Soviet Union, with the Parliament's presidium planning to address the matter later.

Feb 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Cinema in the Center: From Shakespeare to Stalin

The article explores the contrasting themes and historical contexts of Chloe Zhao's 'Hamlet' and Sergei Loznitsa's 'The Two Prosecutors', linking Shakespeare's work to Stalin's era of terror in Russia.

Feb 6 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

'Two Prosecutors' brings Kafka's relevance through Stalinist violence

'Two Prosecutors' explores the Kafkaesque experience of prisoners in Stalin's gulag writing absurd letters to denounce their unjust treatment amidst the political purges of 1937.

Feb 4 • 20:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Juku-Kalle Raid: The Roots of the West's Submissiveness and Why Europe Still Takes a Beating

The article discusses how the West must overcome its historical submissiveness, linking contemporary European challenges to decisions made during the 1945 Yalta Conference by leaders Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt.

Feb 4 • 17:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

On this day began the conference that determined the future of Europe and the world

The Yalta Conference commenced on February 4, 1945, where leaders from the US, USSR, and Great Britain met to decide the post-war future of Europe.

Feb 4 • 07:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Georgiadis: If Konstantopoulou gains power, Stalin will seem like a kindergarten kid

Adonis Georgiadis made sharp comments about Zoe Konstantopoulou, suggesting that if she takes power, it would be worse than Stalin's era.

Feb 4 • 07:24 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Government ideas like 'some kind of five-year Stalinist plan'

The article discusses the controversial governmental proposals that resemble a five-year plan akin to Stalin's era.

Feb 3 • 14:45 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Shostakovich at the Comedy Opera: Too Indecent for Stalin

The article discusses Barrie Kosky's production of Dmitri Shostakovich's 'Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk' at the Komische Oper in Berlin, highlighting themes of sex and violence.

Feb 2 • 19:08 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Life & Tech

Stalin's shadow over the proposal: "We just need to look to utilize our blue screens in aquaculture"

The article discusses the influence of Stalinist ideas on modern proposals to enhance aquaculture practices using technology.

Feb 2 • 16:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Exit from the Stalin Era: A Book that Delves into Soviet History to Understand the Reality of Russia

The article discusses a new book that explores Soviet history to provide insights into modern Russia, recalling historical events such as a deadly police crackdown on protests in Novochakassk in 1962.

Feb 2 • 09:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Polish supporters of Putin shout about Volhynia. They remain silent when Russia honors Stalinist criminals

Pro-Russian politicians continuously speak about Volhynia but fail to acknowledge the Poles murdered by Stalinist Russia, indicating their lack of genuine concern for victims' memories.

Feb 1 • 16:52 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

What is currently changing to the left of the center

The Left Party and SPD increasingly seek proximity to openly anti-system environments, not by chance but by calculation, amidst a backdrop of trivializing terrorism and glorifying Stalin.

Jan 15 • 14:59 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

How Ivan Mikloš Reads It: Research on Stalin's Gulags Showed That Human Capital is Even More Important Than We Thought

Research by economists Gerhard Toews and Pierre-Louis Vézina indicates that human capital is crucial for long-term development and remarkably resilient, demonstrated through the experiences of educated elites exiled to Stalin's gulags.

Jan 14 • 07:59 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia Plans New Economics Textbook Reviving Stalin-Era Ideas

Russia is preparing a new economics textbook aimed at promoting Stalin-era socialist theories while challenging democracy's role in driving economic growth.

Jan 13 • 12:43 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Volkov: “Putin's conflict is longer than Stalin's, but the Russians remain with him”

Denis Volkov states that Putin's military operation in Ukraine has surpassed the duration of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, symbolizing a significant point in Russian collective memory, yet he asserts that the Russian people continue to support Putin.

Jan 13 • 00:00 UTC

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