Ask Stalin. An Honest Conversation About What Matters Today

The history of our country is complicated and contradictory—especially when it comes to Stalin’s role. For some, he is a tyrant and executioner; for others, he is a winner and an effective leader. He evokes different feelings and experiences, but the main question remains open: what was his true role in history?

Researcher I. Prokopenko has conducted long-term studies, trying to understand and explain the different sides of Stalin’s personality. He notes that in the modern world the challenges Stalin faced are very similar to those our country faces today. This makes his personality and his decisions especially relevant for study.