Joseph Stalin
Communist Businessman Erects Illegal Stalin Statue in Russia
The monument in the town of Bor, 250 miles east of Moscow was unveiled as Victory Day parades took place across Russia marking the end of World War Two.
Russian Woman, 129, Had One Happy Day in Her Life
"It was God's will. Why did Allah give me such a long life and so little happiness?"
Bolton Compares Trump, Putin Meeting to FDR and Stalin
President Trump will meet Putin on Monday in Helsinki, Finland.
Russian Officials Want Fifth Term for Vladimir Putin
The Russian leader is serving his second consecutive term, and the next presidential election he can enter will be in 2030.
Kazakhstan Is Changing Its Alphabet After 80 Years
Kazakhstan was one of the last countries to keep the controversial alphabet ordered by Russia.
Putin Marks Russia's Bloodiest Battle, Stalingrad
With an estimated casualty count of nearly 2 million, the six-month siege of Stalingrad remains one of the bloodiest military clashes in modern history.
Russians Ridicule State Decision to Ban Stalin Satire
"The current bastards in power are as insignificant as the ones then," one disgruntled critic tweeted.
Trump's Like Mao, Stalin Attacking Media: 'Morning Joe'
The talk show's hosts and guests questioned Trump's understanding of the First Amendment and said whispers are spreading that he should be removed from office.
Russia Should Ban Stalin Satire, Say Communists
After one historical film provoked arson attacks in Russia, the Kremlin fears the satirical 'Death of Stalin' may cause more scandal. His old party already wants it banned.
Putin's Era Overtakes Brezhnev—Is Stalin Next?
Since his shotgun call up to the role of prime minister at age 46, Putin has headlined Russian politics for more days than all Soviet leaders but Stalin.
Why Russia Still Loves Josef Stalin
A recent poll found Russians have a disturbingly high reverence for the former Soviet leader.
Stalin More Popular Than Putin, Russians Say
Vladimir Putin is only four points behind Stalin, ranking ahead of Vladimir Lenin and Peter the Great.
Stalin and Secret Police Chief Face Charges in Ukraine
Ukraine's general prosecutor said it will charge Stalin and Lavrenti Beria over 70-year-old crimes, and is still investigating the mass starvation of 1932-33.
Russian Approval of Stalin's Wartime Leadership Peaks
Independent polls have also found that nearly a majority of Russians find kind words to say about Stalin.
Putin-Ally Kadyrov Curses Hero Worship of Stalin
The former Soviet dictator's role in modern Russia is polarizing, but Chechens succumb to nostalgia.
Why Are Memories of Stalin's Terror Being Buried?
In 1937, Stalin's regime murdered 1,000 of its own citizens every day.
'Stalin Lives': Vandals Spray Siberian Victims Monument
The Mask of Grief monument was built in 1996 at the site on the route to a labor camp.
Russian Governor to Name Airport 'Stalingrad'
Some have called for the city to return to its controversial World War II-era name.
Turkey Coup: Erdogan Cracks Down on Education
Following last week's attempted coup, Erdogan is targeting educational and political dissidents.
Stalin Statue Erected by Activists in Georgia
Activists erected the statue near the Soviet dictator's birthplace.
Soviet Leader Joseph Stalin Appears On Moscow's Metro
"Stalin's face is at Arbatskaya, this is not a joke," Russians wrote on Twitter.
Robert Reich: Trump's Totalitarian Tendency
Trump's modus operandi is frighteningly close to that of Mussolini, Stalin, Franco and Hitler.
Stalin: Bring Me the Turd of Chairman Mao
Mao was asked to use a special toilet, where his excrement was collected and sent to a secret Soviet lab for analysis.
Stalingrad Briefly Revived for Battle Anniversary
Other tributes include a mass battle reenactment and traffic wardens donning Soviet-era uniforms.
Russia's Putin: I've Always Liked Communist 'Ideas'
The Russian leader compared the Soviet code of ethics to the Bible.
Depardieu's Stalin film begins shooting
The French-born actor's costume will not be made by Moscow due to "irregular measurements".
Gérard Depardieu Will Play Stalin on Screen
The film will be directed by French actress and director Fanny Ardant.
Putin's Push to Revise Russia's History
President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly declined to offer an unequivocal condemnation of Stalin's three-decade rule.