December 21, 2009, marks the 130th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Stalin. How is one of history’s most murderous, repressive dictators remembered today by the people of his native Russia? A recent survey shows mixed feelings that Westerners may find surprising – and that may serve as warning of things to come.
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About the Author: I regard historic research as a never-ending Easter egg hunt: You never know where you'll find a hidden treasure. Growing up with parents who told stories of family history probably had a lot to do with that. I realized early on that history is about lives already lived. I've met war veterans, early aviators, friends of Abraham Lincoln's in-laws, and a host of others who shared their histories with me – and it was never boring!
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