Stalin's Purges

Modern History Sourcebook: Stalin's Purges, 1935 Modern History Sourcebook: Stalin's Purges, 1935- Text for introductory level classes. Bukharin's Last Plea Bukharin's Last Plea- Transcript of Nicolai Bukharin's final plea during his trial for treason before the Supreme Court of the U.S.S.R., Moscow, March 12, Evening session, 1938. The Kirov Murder The Kirov Murder- It was the spark for the great purges of the 1930's. The Kirov murder was a pivotal event in Soviet History. Includes a short biography of Kirov, a description o…