The Last Days of Stalin

Book Talk & Multimedia Presentation Presented by YIVO and Center for Jewish History Admission: $10 CJH/partner members, seniors, students: $5

Stalin’s sudden collapse and death in March 1953 was as dramatic and mysterious as his life. In his new book The Last Days of Stalin, Joshua Rubenstein presents a fresh, riveting account of the dictator’s final active months, the vigil at his deathbed, and the unfolding of Soviet and international events that followed. Guiding us through video, photo, and personal accounts of the time. Joshua Rubenstein will share his research and compelling conclusions. Two witnesses will share accounts of Russian Jews’ reactions to Stalin’s death. He will then be joined by Jonathan Brent, Executive Director of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research and author of Stalin’s Last Crime, for a discussion of the challenges—and significance—of studying this turning point in the twentieth century.

Following the presentations, a reception and book signing will be held in the Paul S. and Sylvia Steinberg Great Hall.

This event is sponsored by a generous grant from Dina and Jonathan Leader.