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Renowned Soviet Historian Roy Medvedev Dies at 100

2/14/2026

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Roy Medvedev, a prominent Soviet historian, died at age 100 from heart failure, confirmed by his daughter-in-law.
Medvedev was known for his critical works on Stalin's regime and the excesses of Communism.
His writings document the Soviet era from 1917 to 1991, detailing Stalinist executions and repression.
His most notable work, Let History Judge: The Origins and Consequences of Stalinism, was published abroad and circulated underground in the Soviet Union.

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Roy Medvedev, a prominent Soviet historian, died at age 100 from heart failure, confirmed by his daughter-in-law.
Medvedev was known for his critical works on Stalin's regime and the excesses of Communism.
His writings document the Soviet era from 1917 to 1991, detailing Stalinist executions and repression.
His most notable work, Let History Judge: The Origins and Consequences of Stalinism, was published abroad and circulated underground in the Soviet Union.