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#347 – Michael Malice: Christmas Special

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Fear and Control in Stalin's Regime

This chapter explores the mechanisms of fear and control in the Soviet Union under Stalin, highlighting the suppression of personal bonds and the brutality of the bureaucratic system. It features grim anecdotes of systemic oppression, particularly reflecting on the actions of Lavrentiy Beria, illustrating the chilling realities faced by citizens amidst totalitarian rule.

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