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High Stalinism: dictatorship and totalitarianism; renewed Terror; the NKVD under Beria; Zhdanovism and the cultural purge; Stalin's cult of personality; the Leningrad affair; purges and the Doctors' Plot.
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The Great Patriotic War and Stalin’s Dictatorship, 1941–1953 (A-level only)
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High Stalinism: dictatorship and totalitarianism; renewed Terror; the NKVD under Beria; Zhdanovism and the cultural purge; Stalin's cult of personality; the Leningrad affair; purges and the Doctors' Plot
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Quick student answer
What was a key feature of Stalin's dictatorship during the Great Patriotic War?
Direct answer
The use of propaganda was a key feature of Stalin's dictatorship during the Great Patriotic War.
Key terms
- Zhdanovism: A cultural doctrine that emphasized socialist realism and the role of art in promoting Soviet ideology.
- NKVD: The Soviet secret police responsible for internal security, political repression, and the enforcement of Stalin's policies.
Common trap
Overgeneralizing Stalin's policies: Provide specific examples of how policies like Zhdanovism or the actions of the NKVD varied in their impact and implementation.
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