How did the author decide to portray the atmosphere of Stalin's Russia so vividly?
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Eye of the Red Tsar

Eye of the Red Tsar
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How did the author decide to portray the atmosphere of Stalin's Russia so vividly?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the protagonist's loyalty vs. morality?
What inspired the choice to tell this story through the perspective of a Soviet investigator?