Were the Great Purge conducted using Kirov's death as a pretext?
Yes
No
It was a coincidence
It was planned before Kirov's death
Answer
Yes, the Great Purge was largely conducted using the assassination of Sergei Kirov, a prominent communist party official, as a pretext. Stalin exploited Kirov's death to launch a widespread campaign of repression, targeting alleged political opponents, intellectuals, minority groups, and even ordinary citizens. The Purge aimed to eliminate any potential threats to Stalin's power and consolidate his control over the Soviet Union.
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