The Witchcraft Trial in Moscow
- 92 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The Moscow Trials, orchestrated by Joseph Stalin from 1936 to 1938, targeted Trotskyists and members of the Right Opposition within the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. These show trials exemplified the intense political repression of the era, showcasing the regime's brutal tactics to eliminate dissent and consolidate power. The trials not only served as a means of public spectacle but also aimed to instill fear and suppress any opposition to Stalin's rule.
