The Purges

The Purges

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the purges in Russia and the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1941. It explores the evolution of Bolshevik violence under Stalin's leadership, examining the key events, underlying reasons, and devastating consequences of this period of mass repression. Learners will gain insight into how the purges solidified Stalin's totalitarian control and profoundly impacted Soviet society and its military.