A chilling quote that may tell us more about Cold War propaganda than Soviet history
We are not shooting enough professors.
Alleged date: Early 20th century
A chilling statement reflecting his ruthless approach to intellectual opposition.
This quote is frequently cited to illustrate Bolshevik brutality toward intellectuals. However, it cannot be traced to any verified primary source and may originate from anti-Bolshevik propaganda.
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