Russia- The Purges Flashcards
1
Q
What does the term “Purges” mean?
A
‘To get rid of’
In Stalin’s case, his political opponents
2
Q
When did the first purge happen?
A
1934, after the 17th party conference
3
Q
What happens at the party conferences?
A
The top communists (1996 people) elect 100 people to be the figureheads
4
Q
Stalin came second in the voting, who came first and why?
A
Kirov.
He was young, popular and friendly
5
Q
How many of the 1996 at the 17th party conference were arrested and killed?
A
1100 were arrested.
2/3 of that were executed.
