Factamero_ on Instagram: "During Joseph Stalin’s funeral, massive crowds filled the center of Moscow as people rushed to say their final goodbye. The flow of people grew so overwhelming that a crushing stampede formed, taking many lives. Thousands were pushing forward for hours, unaware of the danger unfolding around them. The tragedy revealed the enormous power of the cult of personality that had shaped public emotions and behavior for decades. For many, attending the ceremony felt not only lik