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Echoes of the Red Terror: Remembering victims of political repression and famine in Kazakhstan

Video. Remembering victims of political repression and famine in Kazakhstan

Updated: 03/06/2026 - 15:00 GMT+2

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Every year on 31 May, Kazakhstan commemorates the millions who perished during the Soviet-era famine and political repression.

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