The video discusses Stalin's Great Terror that occurred in the late 1930s, initiated by Stalin himself in November 1937. The Great Terror aimed to eliminate all enemies, leading to mass purges within the Communist Party and Soviet society, resulting in millions of deaths and the establishment of Stalin's absolute authority.

This chapter delves into the events of 1937 and 1938, known as the Great Terror, initiated by Stalin himself to eliminate perceived enemies and rivals within the Communist Party. The purpose was to solidify Stalin's authority by purging up to millions of individuals, setting a precedent for the use of terror at his discretion.

Stalin utilized terror to eliminate all forms of opposition within the party and Soviet society, empowering himself by filling gaps with loyalists. The purges extended to the NKVD and military, resulting in mass executions and showcasing Stalin's ruthless authority.

The chapter discusses the ill treatment of minorities during the Great Terror, where NKVD officials purged certain minority groups indiscriminately. It also delves into the extensive network of Gulags established under Lenin, with millions imprisoned and harsh conditions leading to significant deaths.