Describing this period of Russian history, the Russian religious scholar Sergei Ivanenko wrote: ‘ The official publication of the Russian Orthodox Church, The Journal of the Moscow Patriarchate, praised Stalin as the greatest leader and teacher of all times and nations, sent by God to save the nation from oppression, landowners, and capitalists.
Melukiskan periode sejarah Rusia ini, cendekiawan keagamaan Rusia Sergei Ivanenko menulis, ’ Publikasi resmi Gereja Ortodoks Rusia, The Journal of the Moscow Patriarchate, mengagungkan Stalin sebagai pemimpin dan guru terbesar segala zaman dan bangsa, diutus oleh Allah untuk menyelamatkan bangsa itu dari penindasan, tuan tanah, dan kaum kapitalis.