In the former Soviet Union, a cult of the former dictator Joseph Stalin seems to be forming. Not in a religious sense. But the adoration his former subjects bestow upon him can sometimes reach a religious pitch. Russians know Stalin was responsible for many deaths, but they brush that aside. There's just seems to be something about a strong man.
Other stories on KUOW Presents, Tuesday, March 12:
- Why Stalin Remains Popular in Parts of Former Soviet Union
- The Things They Carry: Staff Sergeant Christen Cohen
- Lance Armstrong's Whistleblower
- Biopunk
- Hands Up (A Pregnacy Story)
- Augmented Reality is Virtually Here
- 99% Invisible: Reality
- Poet Carolyne Wright’s “Ghazal For Emilie Parker”
- First Love and 27 Other Firsts
- Writers Almanac
- Mayor Mike McGinn
- ‘Ghazal For Emilie Parker’
- Radio Chat Roulette