In Moscow's Shadows 140: Terrorism and Totalitarianism
In Moscow's Shadows
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Competition and Overachievement in Elections
In multi-day voting situations, the time zones play a role in results. Certain regions may overachieve due to local governors wanting to surpass expectations or not be outdone by rivals. This trend mirrors the competition seen in Stalin's collectivization era, where individuals competed to show loyalty and efficiency. In some cases, a temporary halt may be necessary to prevent disruption, as was seen with Stalin's 'dizzy with success' letter during the collectivization campaign.
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