What happened to Yezhov's image after his execution?
Widely published
Honoured
Airbrushed out
Statues built
Answer
Following his execution in 1940 during the Great Purge, Nikolai Yezhov's image was deliberately removed from Soviet society. This process, known as "airbrushing," involved retouching photographs, films, and other visual media to eliminate Yezhov's presence. The aim of this censorship was to erase his role in Stalin's oppressive regime and rewrite historical narratives to align with the shifting political landscape.
The Shadow of the Iron Commissar: Unraveling the Enigma of Nikolai Yezhov
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