I do not know a great deal about Stalin's national policies.  I know that
he supressed some groups, but he left spaces for others to operate 
independently -- or am I wrong in that regard.  This is not a question 
for OPE, but I do wonder what societies have been able to successfully 
tolerate linguistic and cultural diversity.
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Michael Perelman
Economics Department
California State University
Chico, CA 95929
Tel. 916-898-5321
E-Mail michael@ecst.csuchico.edu