Ukrainian Famine Insights
The discussion reveals the harrowing reality of famine in Ukraine, highlighting the extreme measures people resorted to, including cannibalism, as a result of Stalin's policies. Stalin's lack of remorse and his rationalization of the suffering as a deserved consequence of Ukrainian resistance to collectivization are examined. The interplay of strategic calculation and emotional animosity towards Ukrainian nationalism underscores the tragic historical context.In this clip
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Norman Naimark: Genocide, Stalin, Hitler, Mao, and Absolute Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #248
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