Maria Choustova

producer of “State Funeral”

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Joseph Stalin was one of the most important leaders of the 20th century. He conquered the Germans to help end World War II.

‘State Funeral’: Raw footage from Joseph Stalin’s funeral shows effects of totalitarianism

Joseph Stalin was one of the most important leaders of the 20th century. He conquered the Germans to help end World War II.

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