Commentary
Thomas de Waal
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Why Stalin Remains Popular in Parts of Former Soviet Union
Stalin is a figure not just of the past, but of the present.
Published on Mar 5, 2013
Source: PRI’s The World
Speaking on PRI’s The World, Carnegie’s Thomas de Waal said Stalin is a figure not just of the past, but of the present.
“He’s very much there in the heads of the people all across what’s the former Soviet Union,” de Waal explained, adding that this presence is why the Carnegie Endowment commissioned its recently released survey on attitudes toward Stalin. He explained that support for Stalin has increased since hte end of the Soviet Union, based on the perception that he saved the Soviet Union from Nazi Germany.
About the Author
Thomas de Waal
Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe
Thomas de Waal is a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe, specializing in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus.
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