
The purpose of this project is to critically evaluate the history of Stalin and Stalinism. Since the beginning of the Cold War, the selective rendition of Soviet history has been used to delegitimise socialist political movements globally, whilst simultaneously downplaying or ignoring the multiple horrors inflicted on colonised populations by capitalist imperialism. Stalinism as a concept has been... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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In this short bonus episode, Pearse provides an overview of the Soviet Union's economic growth up until 1950, and contrasts it against Western Europe, East Asia and other parts of the world.
Far from being a failure, the Soviet Union had unprecedent... more
Myth #1
Myth/Thesis: Rapid industrialisation was completely unnecessary and ultimately failed. “Socialism doesn’t work”, “Socialism is good in theory but in practice it is bad.”
Critique/anti-thesis: The Tsar did not lay the groundwork for rapid, c... more
In this episode we cover the death of Lenin and the ensuing struggle for succession. In covering the history, we address the following myths:
Myth #1
Myth/Thesis: Stalin used his power as general secretary and control over appointments to build a f... more
In this episode we discuss Stalin's early life, focussing on how his material conditions shaped his world view and his path to radicalisation. We attempt to dispel popular myths that Stalin was a power hungry cynic, seeking only to further his person... more
For the first episode, we thought it would be helpful to provide a brief historiography (a history of the history) of Stalin and Stalinism, to show how perceptions of Stalin have changed over time, and contextualise these different perceptions within... more
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Focusing on the historical figure of Joseph Stalin and the broader context of Stalinism, this analytical series explores the complexities and controversies surrounding the Soviet Union's history. It aims to confront prevailing Western narratives, which often simplify or misrepresent the motivations and actions of Stalin and his policies. By relying on extensive academic research and the newly accessible Soviet archives, the series reframes the discourse surrounding socialism, challenging the predominant anti-communist perspectives that emerged during the Cold War. Through critical examination, it seeks to foster a deeper understanding of Stalin's era in relation to global imperialism and socialist movements, positioning the discussion withi... more
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