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The children's book that became a death sentence
Thirteen celebrated Soviets are secretly executed; a war hero’s past turns deadly. What happens when your work becomes your death sentence?
The children's book that became a death sentence
This episode explores the secret executions of thirteen prominent Soviet citizens in 1952. It delves into how their contributions to the country were reinterpreted as threats, leading to their tragic end.
Date: August 12, 1952
Location: Lubyanka Prison, Moscow
Number of Executions: 13
Committee: Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee (JAC)
Chairman of JAC: Solomon Mikhoels
- In 1943, the Soviet government…
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