Roy and Zhores Medvedev

The lives of Roy and Zhores Medvedev offer a compelling exploration of Soviet history, spanning from Stalin to Putin. As identical twins and prominent dissidents, they gained fame for their groundbreaking research on Stalinism in the 1960s and 70s, while maintaining a complex relationship with Soviet power. Their experiences include psychiatric hospitalization, KGB interrogations, and exile, alongside controversial interactions with fellow dissidents and post-Soviet support for authoritarian leaders. Their story encapsulates the intricate nature of dissent and loyalty in a tumultuous era.