Nicholas Thompson

Stalin’s daughter struggled to bridge the gulf between her Russian and American lives

Conflict & Justice

The tension between Russia and the US played out in the life of Joseph Stalin’s daughter, Svetlana Alliluyeva, who defected to the US, re-defected to Russia, and finally returned to the US. Journalist Nicholas Thompson shares insights from his friendship with her.

Stalin’s daughter struggled to bridge the gulf between her Russian and American lives

Conflict & Justice
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