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It's really disgusting and depressing, but it happens because there was never really an honest comprehensive official evaluation of the Stalin Crimes in Russia apart from intellectual debates and press publications.
I.e. had it not been for Stalin purges of the Soviet Military in 1937-1938 in which a number of brilliand officers and generals were shot (Tukhachevski, Yakir, Blukher, etc.) or sent to GULAG (Rokossovski), there would not be a catastrophy of 1941 and such horrific losses of the 1941-1945 war with Hitler.
While they're at it, they might name a street after New York Times Pulitzer prize winner/world-class liar and Stalin apologist (drumroll please)
Walter Duranty.
I am sure the ghost of 30 million other Russians he slaughtered would appreciate his being honored.
The proper honor for Josef is a steaming pile of human feces, sculpted into his image and festooned with oozing scabs, IMHO.
They may as well honor animals like Lazar Kaganovich.