Bukharin

Noun

Meaning

Bolshevik leader in Russia who advocated gradual collectivism of the farms; was executed in a purge by Stalin (1888-1938)

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After the ratification of the treaty, Bukharin resumed his responsibilities within the party. Source: Internet

Bukharin was executed on 15 March 1938, but the announcement of his death was overshadowed by the Nazi Anschluss of Austria. Source: Internet

Bukharin held out for three months, but threats to his young wife and infant son, combined with "methods of physical influence" wore him down. Source: Internet

Bukharin attempted to gain support from earlier foes including Kamenev and Zinoviev who had fallen from power and held mid-level positions within the Communist party. Source: Internet

Amis writes that Bukharin said "during the Civil War he had seen 'things that I would not want even my enemies to see'." Source: Internet

Among these victims were old enemies, including Bukharin, Rykov, Kamenev and Zinoviev. Source: Internet

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