Joseph Stalin ruled the Soviet Union with an iron fist for nearly three decades. In this video, we explore the dark side of his leadership — from the brutal Great Purge that led to the execution of hundreds of thousands, to the freezing labor camps of Siberia where millions suffered and died. Learn how one man’s thirst for control created a reign of terror that scarred a nation forever. Discover the truth behind Stalin’s most feared projects, like the infamous Road of Bones, and how his actions

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