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Patriarch Alexy I of Moscow
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Patriarch Alexy I was the 13th Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus', Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church between 1945 and 1970.
Alexy I in 1940
Alexy I in 1940
Death and state funeral of Joseph Stalin
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Joseph Stalin, second leader of the Soviet Union, died on 5 March 1953 at his Kuntsevo Dacha after suffering a stroke, at age 74. He was given a state funeral in Moscow on 9 March, with four days of n
Patriarch Alexy I of Moscow
…Christopher Andrew and Vasili Mitrokhin, both Patriarch Alexius and Metropolitan Nicholas "were highly valued by the KGB as agents of influence." After the death of Stalin on 5 March 1953, the Patriarch composed a personal statement of condolence to the USSR's Council of Ministers. It read, "His death is a heavy grief for…
Stalin's funeral procession on Okhotny Ryad
Stalin's funeral procession on Okhotny Ryad
Aircraft (Ilyushin Il-28) of the Soviet Air Force during the military parade
Aircraft (Ilyushin Il-28) of the Soviet Air Force during the military parade
The first report about Stalin's illness appeared in Pravda three days after the stroke (1 March) and one day before he died. Pravda issue 63 (12631),
The first report about Stalin's illness appeared in Pravda three days after the stroke (1 March) and one day before he died. Pravda issue 63 (12631), dated 4 March 1953.
Another report on Stalin's medical condition was published four days after the stroke (1 March) and 7 hours before he died. Pravda issue 64 (12632), d
Another report on Stalin's medical condition was published four days after the stroke (1 March) and 7 hours before he died. Pravda issue 64 (12632), dated 5 March 1953.