FAQ About Joseph Stalin
What was the Great Purge under Stalin?
The Great Purge, also known as the Great Terror, was a campaign of political repression and persecution orchestrated by Stalin from 1936 to 1938. It involved widespread arrests, executions, and imprisonment of perceived enemies of the state, including Communist Party members, military leaders, and ordinary citizens. The purge severely weakened the Soviet military and society but solidified Stalin's absolute control.
