The revival of terror 1945-1953

Question 1

Why was there a revival of Terror in 1945?

Answer 1

Stalin demanded isolation from the Non-Soviet World due to fear of ideological contamination

Although terror was not as much as the 1930s, thousands were arrested for counter-revolutionary activity
12 million wartime survivors were sent to labour camps

Question 2

What was the Leningrad case?

Answer 2

in 1949 Stalin wanted to limit the Independence of the Leningrad party
he used false evidence to arrest and execute leading officials

Question 3

What’s with the doctors part of 1952?

Answer 3

After Zhdanoz’s death, 9 doctors were accused of conspiracy
Jews were blamed and sent to labour camps

Question 4

What law was passed in 1947?

Answer 4

1947 a law was passed forbidding marriage to foreigners