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The Great Purge: Stalin's Reign of Terror

Joseph Stalin, recognized as one of the most notorious dictators of the 20th century, orchestrated one of the bloodiest campaigns of political repression in history known as the Great Purge. This campaign saw the systematic elimination of perceived enemies, including over a million of his own citizens, solidifying Stalin's grasp on power while evoking widespread terror in the Soviet Union.