Nadezhda Alliluyeva
Second wife of Joseph Stalin
Born
September 22nd, 1901
123 years ago
Died
1932
93 years ago — 31 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Russia
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Born on September 22, 1901, played a significant role in the early years of the Soviet Union as the second wife of Joseph Stalin. Marriage to Stalin took place in 1919, and she became an influential figure within the Soviet political sphere. Throughout her life, she faced the challenges and pressures of Stalin's leadership, which included significant political turbulence and the impact of policies such as collectivization and the Great Purge. Nadezhda Alliluyeva was known for her own political activism, advocating for women's rights and social issues. She tragically passed away in 1932, a victim of personal and political turmoil. Her life remains closely intertwined with that of Stalin's, marking her presence in a critical period of Soviet history.
Marriage to Joseph Stalin
Advocacy for women's rights
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