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Were the condemned often charged with complicity during the Moscow Trials after Kirov's death?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only for politically motivated reasons

  • Depends on individual case

Answer

Yes, the charged often included complicity during the Moscow Trials. These trials marked a period of intense political repression in the Soviet Union, orchestrated by Joseph Stalin. Following the assassination of Sergei Kirov, a prominent Communist Party official, numerous high-ranking individuals were accused of involvement or complicity in the crime. The trials were characterized by forced confessions, fabricated evidence, and a lack of due process.
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