Alexander Minkin: "The Rape of History"

“How can one deny, for example, that the Soviet Union was personally led by Comrade Stalin. No one denies this. But some people like Stalin and his policies, while others do not. Criticizing Stalin does not mean denying his rule.

Now the number of Stalin lovers and his critics is approximately equal. But there would be thirty million more critics if everyone he destroyed innocently rose from their graves. And not only the marshals of the Red Army (who can be accused of “intentions” to overthrow the leader). Millions of Ivanov Denisovichs who perished in the camps, millions of Matryonas, millions of dispossessed, exiled and half-extinct peoples would stand up. Army units took part in the executions and deportations. Should we condemn them or acquit them (after all, they were following orders)?”