More than 20 million men, women, and children were killed by the Soviet regime, according to the closing credits of the 2008 documentary.
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More than 20 million men, women, and children were killed by the Soviet regime, according to the closing credits of the 2008 documentary.
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Synopsis
Edvīns Šnore's documentary features historians like Norman Davies and dissidents such as Vladimir Bukovsky, examining Soviet and Nazi connections before and after World War II. It covers events like the Holodomor, the Great Purge, and the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. The film asserts that both regimes committed mass atrocities, claiming over 20 million lives. It contrasts postwar Germany's condemnation of Nazi actions with contemporary Russia's view of the Soviet Union's collapse as a tragedy.
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Why Watch
- See interviews with historians like Norman Davies.
- Find out about the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact.
- Meet Soviet dissident Vladimir Bukovsky.
Did You Know
- The Soviet Union killed more than 20,000,000 men, women, and children.
- The documentary was commissioned by the Union for Europe of the Nations group in the European Parliament.
- In 2008, Edvīns Šnore received the Order of the Three Stars from the president of Latvia.
- The European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism was proclaimed in August 2008.
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Who directed The Soviet Story?
The Soviet Story was directed by Edvīns Šnore.
What significant historical events are covered in The Soviet Story?
The documentary covers events such as the Great Purge, the Holodomor, the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, and the Katyn massacre.
What award did Edvīns Šnore receive for The Soviet Story?
Edvīns Šnore was awarded the Order of the Three Stars by the president of Latvia in 2008.
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