Russian Lawmaker Seeks Return of ‘Stalinist Repressions’

A Russian lawmaker has openly called for the return of Stalinist methods to crack down on dissent, the Daily Beast reports.

Said State Duma deputy Andrei Gurulyov: “It’s time to introduce the concept of the ‘enemy of the people’: there’s no need to be shy about this.”

He added: “Do I want Stalinist repressions? I do! Moreover my grandfather served nine years on this charge.”