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Russia Unveils Stalin Bust in Controversial Melitopol Ceremony

5/9/2025

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In a striking display of nostalgia, Russia's Communist Party unveiled the first bust of Josef Stalin in Melitopol, a city under Russian occupation in Ukraine. The ceremony, adorned with Soviet flags and children dressed in socialist attire, was funded by local donations and took place at the city's Alley of Heroes, evoking a complex mix of pride and controversy.

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In a striking display of nostalgia, Russia's Communist Party unveiled the first bust of Josef Stalin in Melitopol, a city under Russian occupation in Ukraine. The ceremony, adorned with Soviet flags and children dressed in socialist attire, was funded by local donations and took place at the city's Alley of Heroes, evoking a complex mix of pride and controversy.