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Why do the Tatars associate Stalin's actions, 70 years ago, with current Russia? I think it's commonly accepted that Stalin did fucked up shit to various groups, ethnic, political, class, etc. However, the man himself was Georgian, and was the leader of a different political entity. So what is the association to the modern day Russian state? Do the Tatars actually fear mass deportations in the current scenario?

Thank you for your reply. I was with you until

new wave of Rusification.

Could you provide some sources/background? It is a serious accusation, and this is the first time I am seeing this claim.

Edit: for clarification, did you mean "promotion of... Rusification" or actual rusification, happening as we speak?