An overlooked affair. I used to dismiss it by simply believing the western narrative that it was Stalin's paranoid manipulations to consolidate his grip over Leningrad. The Russian nationalist accusation in particular sounded like absolute nonsense. However, after better understanding the late 80s and early 90s, and how the nationalists pretty much used the Party and the State to precisely dissolve the Party and the State in order to further their sick nationalist fantasies, I started to reconsider.
Anons! The Leningrad Affair – what was it? Why was it? How was it? All opinions are welcome, but please keep it civil and not trollish. Also, book and article recommendations are welcome.