Memoirs of Stalin's Private Interpreter

Author: Belyshev
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: The documentary "Witnesses" broadcast by the Russian state television caused a great sensation in Russia. Belyshev, as Stalin's translator, provided confidential historical materials in the film for the first time. Reading this book, as well as listening to Professor Belyshev's lectures, is equally thrilling. If someone is interested in Soviet politics or the behind-the-scenes of World War II, as an insider, the things he tells are unmatched. The book begins with the bloody turmoil of the early days of the Soviet Union and ends with its collapse into ashes. Over these 70 years, Soviets experienced the hardships of war, the hopes for the future, and the confusion after hope was shattered. But the only thing that never changed was the fear of terror rule and the blind obedience to false propaganda. The author of this book, Belyshev, deeply felt this due to his past role as Stalin's translator and Molotov's assistant. He preceded the birth of the Soviet Union and outlived its demise. With his lifelong experience, he pointed out: the stability of any country cannot be maintained solely by force, no matter how sensitive the functioning of the agency may be.