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Nadezhda Alliluyeva, second wife of Josef Stalin, and their daughter Svetlana Alliluyeva, 1927
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Nadezhda Alliluyeva, second wife of Josef Stalin, and their daughter Svetlana Alliluyeva, 1927
Nadezhda Alliluyeva, second wife of Josef Stalin, and their daughter Svetlana Alliluyeva, 1927. Nadezhda Alliluyeva (1901-1932) married Stalin in 1919. Her death was officially attributed to appendicitis, but it is generally accepted that she committed suicide. Stalin was reportedly highly abusive toward Nadezhda in the latter years of their marriage. Svetlana (1926-) defected to the United States in 1967. From a private collection
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Bolshevik Communism Communist Daughter Iosif Vissarionovich Dzugashvili Josef Stalin Joseph Stalin Nadezhda Peters Soviet Soviet Union Stalin Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics Ussr Wife Lana Svetlana
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This print captures Nadezhda Alliluyeva, the second wife of Josef Stalin, along with their daughter Svetlana Alliluyeva in 1927. The image portrays a moment frozen in time, showcasing the bond between mother and child amidst the political turmoil of early 20th century Russia. Nadezhda Alliluyeva's life was marked by tragedy and controversy. Married to Stalin at a young age, she endured years of alleged abuse from her powerful husband. Her untimely death in 1932 remains shrouded in mystery, officially attributed to appendicitis but widely believed to be suicide. In contrast, Svetlana's journey took an unexpected turn when she defected to the United States in 1967. This decision severed ties with her tumultuous past and opened up new possibilities for personal freedom. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities within this infamous family. It encapsulates both love and pain - a mother's tender embrace juxtaposed against the shadows cast by Stalin's authoritarian rule. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from a private collection, we are reminded that behind every political figure lies a human story filled with joy and sorrow. Through this intimate portrait captured almost a century ago, we catch glimpses into the lives of these women who were shaped by their roles as wives, mothers, and participants in one of history's most significant chapters – communist Russia under Joseph Stalin's reign.
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