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Stalin: History and Critique of a Black Legend

Revolutionary Left Radio

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Comparing Famine: Stalin, Bengal, and Intentions

This chapter delves into the societal conditions before Stalin came into power and the external influences on the Soviet Union. It compares the famines in Ukraine and Bengal, questioning why one is considered a genocide while the other is overlooked. The chapter also examines the tendency to attribute intentionality to leaders hostile to capitalism, while ignoring the motivations of capitalist leaders.

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