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Comrade solovyov, the secretary of the communist party branch at the krasny putilovets plant, undergoing questioning duing the campaign to cleanse the cp of hostile elements, leningrad, 1933, the banner reads: a communist is obliged to be truthful and honest before the party
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Date: 21st March 2014
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Comrade solovyov, the secretary of the communist party branch at the krasny putilovets plant, undergoing questioning duing the campaign to cleanse the cp of hostile elements, leningrad, 1933, the banner reads: a communist is obliged to be truthful and honest before the party
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© Sovfoto/Universal Images Group
1930s Communism Purge Purge Trials Purges Russian Show Trials Soviet Union Stalinism Stalinist Stalinist Purges Ussr
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this powerful photograph from 1933, we witness Comrade Solovyov, the secretary of the Communist Party branch at the Krasny Putilovets plant in Leningrad, undergoing questioning during a campaign to cleanse the party of hostile elements. The atmosphere is tense as he sits before his interrogators, surrounded by an air of suspicion and uncertainty. The banner hanging prominently behind him serves as a reminder of the ideals that every communist should uphold: "A communist is obliged to be truthful and honest before the party". This slogan reflects the strict code of conduct expected from members during this era of Stalinism in Soviet Russia. The image captures a pivotal moment in history when purges were rampant within the Communist Party. These purges aimed to eliminate perceived threats or dissenting voices against Stalin's regime. Show trials became common occurrences as individuals were publicly questioned and often forced into false confessions. This photograph not only documents an individual's personal struggle but also represents a larger narrative of fear and control prevalent throughout society at that time. It serves as a haunting reminder of how power can be wielded to manipulate truth and suppress opposition. As we reflect on this image today, it stands as a testament to the dangers inherent in authoritarian regimes and reminds us never to forget those who suffered under such oppressive systems.
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