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Controversial Stalin Statue Unveiled at Moscow Metro

5/24/2025

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A striking life-size statue of Joseph Stalin has been unveiled at Moscow's Taganskaya metro station, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the metro. Titled "Gratitude of the People to the Leader-Commander," the sculpture portrays Stalin amidst a crowd of adoring citizens. The unveiling has sparked fierce debate, with many praising the artwork while others decry it as a troubling tribute to a dictator linked to countless tragedies.

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A striking life-size statue of Joseph Stalin has been unveiled at Moscow's Taganskaya metro station, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the metro. Titled "Gratitude of the People to the Leader-Commander," the sculpture portrays Stalin amidst a crowd of adoring citizens. The unveiling has sparked fierce debate, with many praising the artwork while others decry it as a troubling tribute to a dictator linked to countless tragedies.