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The death of Joseph Stalin

Duration:
10 minutes
First broadcast:
Tuesday 05 March 2013

Sixty years ago the Soviet dictator died and the whole of the USSR was plunged into mourning. Although many people were genuinely grieving, others had to put on a show of sadness. Hear from two young Russians of the time about how his death affected them.

Photo: Associated Press

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