Oleg Khlevniuk

Oleg Khlevniuk is a Russian historian specializing in Soviet history and political repression. He is renowned for his detailed research on Joseph Stalin’s rule, focusing on the inner workings of the Soviet leadership, government policies, and the mechanisms of repression and control. Khlevniuk has contributed significantly to understanding how Stalin maintained power, the impact of his policies, and the structure of the Soviet state. His scholarship combines thorough archival research with contextually rich analysis, making his work influential among historians and readers interested in 20th-century Soviet history.