Stalin statue

Video: Stalin a ‘hero’ in Russia

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 Russians still consider Stalin a ‘hero’ 
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A popular TV show in Russia is holding a poll to name the greatest Russian in history.

One of the favourites is Josef Stalin.

Accused of being behind the killing of millions, many Russians still regard him as a hero since he transformed the country into one of the most powerful in the world.

Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports from Moscow.

 
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