The Russian and Eurasian Studies Program presents Presents

Stalin and the Tragedy of Georgia

Stalin and the Tragedy of Georgia is an English translation of a book authored by Luka Linich's great-great grandfather, Ioseb Iremashvili. Written in exile in Weimar Germany in 1932, the memoir paints an intimate portrait of his close friendship with Josef Stalin during the late 1800s and early 1900s. It delves into Stalin's formative years, his personality, family life, and the transformation from a friend into a formidable Bolshevik leader and enemy. The book also explores Stalin's ambitions, including the Soviet Union's expansion and the personal persecution of political opponents in Georgia. Luka will read from his translation and speak about the process of preparing the book for publication. In conversation with Bard faculty Oleg Minin, he will also discuss the impact this memoir text has had on Stalin scholarship. 

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For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].

Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm EST/GMT-5

Location: RKC 200

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