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Purge trials in the early 1930s, ussr, standing left rear, professor leonid k, ramsin;ochkin, kaprinov & fedotov in front of ramsin, 1930 or 1931
Filename: 975_05_SOV-B-1778.jpg
Size: 3369 x 5100 (5.7MB)
Date: 21st March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
© Sovfoto/Universal Images Group
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Purge trials in the early 1930s, ussr, standing left rear, professor leonid k, ramsin;ochkin, kaprinov & fedotov in front of ramsin, 1930 or 1931
Purge trials in the early 1930s, ussr, standing left rear, professor leonid k, ramsin; ochkin, kaprinov & fedotov in front of ramsin, 1930 or 1931
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Media ID 9638287
© Sovfoto/Universal Images Group
Purge Purge Trials Purges Show Trials Stalinism Stalinist Stalinist Purges
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic print from the early 1930s, we are transported back to a chilling period in Soviet history known as the Purge trials. The image captures a group of individuals standing together, their expressions betraying a mix of fear and uncertainty. Among them stands Professor Leonid K. Ramsin; ochkin, Kaprinov, and Fedotov flank him in the front row. The Purge trials were part of Joseph Stalin's brutal campaign to consolidate power and eliminate perceived threats within the USSR. These show trials were used as a means to justify mass arrests, imprisonment, and executions of political opponents or those deemed disloyal to Stalin's regime. Professor Ramsin's presence in this photograph is significant as it highlights how even intellectuals and academics were not immune to persecution during this era. Their inclusion serves as a stark reminder that no one was safe from suspicion or accusation under Stalinist rule. This haunting image evokes deep emotions when contemplating the human cost of these purges - lives shattered by false accusations and forced confessions extracted through torture. It serves as an important historical document reminding us of the dark side of totalitarian regimes. As we reflect on this photograph from Universal Images Group (UIG), let us remember those who suffered during these purge trials while also recognizing the importance of preserving our collective memory so that such atrocities may never be repeated again.
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