The Soviet Union under Stalin had a culture where everyone was encouraged to turn people in and anyone could be accused of being an enemy of the people, resulting in widespread executions, including the secret police, and the lowering of the death penalty for children as young as 12 or 14.
The speaker describes how the rule of Stalin led to the arrest and execution of thousands of innocent people, resulting in widespread fear and betrayal within communities.
The episode delves into the inhumane tactics and savagery of Stalin's regime, including the interrogation methods used and the horrifying accounts of children being subjected to torture and death.