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The Stalin Question

Empire, myth, and the legacy of Soviet power

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Alexander Dugin
Sep 27, 2025
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Alexander Dugin traces how one figure became at once emperor, executioner, and legend in the Russian mind.

Stalin’s immense popularity in contemporary Russia is a complex phenomenon.

The positive evaluation of Stalin by the majority of the people is linked to several factors:

  1. The obvious successes of the USSR under his leadership: economic leap, material e…

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Philosopher. Doctor of Sociology and of Political sciences, PhD of Philosophy. Founder of Russian geopolitical school and Eurasian Movement.
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