Culture Why Vladimir Putin is beholden to Stalin’s legacy The Russian president has embraced the Soviet cult of fear and control. His invasion of Ukraine is a colossal gamble to secure his place in history. By Simon Sebag Montefiore
Stalin and Putin: a tale of two dictators – Audio Long Reads What does Vladimir Putin owe his Soviet predecessor? By Simon Sebag Montefiore and Adrian Bradley
Stalin, his father and the Rabbit The bizarre story of Stalin, his possible biological father, his food taster - and the connection of By Simon Sebag Montefiore