Purges

Question 1

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An additional reason why the impact of Stalin’s dictatorship was significant is because many people were killed

Question 2

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For example, the NKVD (secret soviet police) carried out ‘The Purges’ between 1928 and 1939, murdering 20-22 million Russians.

Question 3

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This was significant because it created an image that Stalin overpowered all those who opposed him.

Question 4

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This was also significant because Stalin’s name ‘Man of Steel’ also mirrors his use of fear in such situations as these.

Question 5

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This was somewhat significant because as he eliminated threats, he remained in control as an unchallenged, unopposed, and undefeated dictator.