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15 Reasons Why The Legacy Of White Russians Haunted The USSR

1. Persistent Counter-Revolutionary Fears

1. Persistent Counter-Revolutionary Fears
Bolshevik paranoia over ‘White’ ideologies fueled purges and mistrust within Soviet society.

Despite their defeat, Bolsheviks perceived ‘White’ ideologies as an ongoing threat. This paranoia led to policies, purges, and surveillance, fostering deep mistrust within Soviet society. Similar cautionary campaigns can be observed in other revolutionary states, such as post-revolutionary China. (britannica.com)

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