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.
Will You Let Your Soul Be Caressed or Torn Apart by Stalinist Terror? The Great Book Thursday is Here
DenÃk N features a special section on the Book of the Year poll, celebrating literary achievements and providing reading recommendations for spring.
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.
REVIEW: Two prosecutors from the peak of Stalinist terror evoke a feeling of tightening noose
This article reviews a piece discussing two prosecutors during the peak of Stalinist terror, exploring its implications and eerie parallels to contemporary issues.
Stalinist Fantasy Films in the 1950s – Very Expensive and Politically Engaged Cinema: A Cultural History Analysis
The article examines the legacy of Stalinist fantasy cinema in the 1950s, exploring its substantial political undertones and high production costs.
The National Cultural Heritage Administration demands that the former RTU building be preserved as an example of Stalinist architecture
The National Cultural Heritage Administration of Latvia is advocating for the preservation of a former RTU building in Riga, emphasizing its architectural significance from the Stalinist era.
Putin erases the memory of Stalinist repression and reformulates the Gulag Museum
Russian authorities announced the closure of the Gulag Museum and its transformation into a new museum focusing on Nazi war crimes committed during the Soviet invasion from 1941 to 1944.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
Art Against Repression: Icy Joy in the Far North
Contemporary Russian artists grapple with the dangers of addressing Stalinist repression, a topic that remains sensitive for the current Russian government.