The 80th anniversary of The Great Terror
Statement by the Yabloko party, 31.07.2017
These days the country commemorates the victims of The Great Terror.
We have not recovered from the consequences of this tragedy in 80 years’ time. Neglect of millions of lives, suppression of the personality by the inhumane system, fear – this is what defined the vector of development of our country for years to come.
In the course of time the authorities not only failed to give a definite estimate to Joseph Stalin’s personality and the system, which he created, but today they are following the policy of Stalinism on purpose. The authorities gave up on the law and substituted it with violence and lies.
The necessity of a clear and honest estimate of the Stalin rule is becoming more evident year by year. Yabloko insists on conducting a deep de-Bolshevisation and de-Stalinisation of Russia.
The state has to make a choice about which side it supports – the victims or the executors. If we drop the bloody and inquisitorial tradition in our politics, we will be able to create a better future for the new generations, for our children and grandchildren, we will be able to create a new state in Russia that will make a person, his life, freedom and well-being its main value.
Emilia Slabunova
Yabloko Chair
Posted: July 31st, 2017 under Human Rights.