“Marshal of Victory” against the Leader: did Zhukov prepare a plot against Stalin?
The history of the USSR as a whole, the Great Patriotic War and the figure of I.V. Stalin is very mythologized, thanks to several waves of anti-Soviet propaganda. For example, Joseph Vissarionovich never uttered the famous phrase “No man - no problem”. It was attributed to him by the writer Anatoly Rybakov, stating in the spirit that Stalin “could have said so.” Well, let it remain forever on his conscience. A careful examination often reveals that in reality it was not quite the way it was presented, or not at all.
One of such popular myths is the conspiracy theory, which allegedly arranged against “father of peoples” Marshal Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov. His subsequent opal was allegedly connected with him. We will try to bring at least some clarity to this difficult question.
To begin with, before the start of World War II, Zhukov was not at all in the "top" of the country's military leadership. He was known for participating in the fighting against Japan at Khalkhin Gol. The first roles at the beginning of the campaign were Marshals Tymoshenko, Kulik and Shaposhnikov. He headed the General Staff of the Beetles only in early 1941. Therefore, until that time, he personally could not be any leader of a certain “conspiracy against the leader” in principle.
During the war, the marshal enjoyed great confidence in Joseph Vissarionovich, who can hardly be called a narrow-minded person, poorly versed in people. There are known cases when Zhukov argued with Stalin on elevated tones, even moving to obscene language. However, no one dragged him into the shooting basement, which does not fit in with the carefully cultivated image of the "bloody ghoul-Stalin." On the contrary, Comrade Stalin made Georgy Konstantinovich his deputy in 1942, which would have made him the first person in the state if he died. It was Zhukov who was entrusted by the Commander-in-Chief with the most responsible fronts, which made him the Marshal of Victory by right.
It is believed that after the war, a military hero could make a brilliant political career, and "insidious" Stalin, fearing a blow to the back, removed him from his post in 1946. It was known about the testimony of Marshal Novikov, who claimed that Zhukov was conducting some talk against the leader behind him. Allegedly, only the opinion of the military elite kept Joseph Vissarionovich from the immediate execution of the “marshal of victory” that had become dangerous for him, and he transferred him to the Odessa military district with a lowering.
But there is another opinion about the reasons for Stalin's discontent with Zhukov. Today it is not customary to focus attention on this, but it is known that the Soviet military leadership did not disdain to take “trophies” in defeated Germany. There is evidence that this temptation did not pass by George Konstantinovich. During searches in his apartment and in the country, objects of expensive German furniture, chests with silk, brocade, fur coats and skins of rare animals, paintings and tapestries, goldware, books in German with gold stamping, etc. were found.
- follows from the report of the head of the State Security Avakumov to Stalin.
In principle, the taking of trophies is the norm for any war, especially, it is difficult to blame Soviet citizens for some reason, whose country was devastated by the Germans. However, it should be remembered that in the USSR, under Stalin, honestly built communism. Despite the hatred of the “father of peoples” on the part of liberals and Westerners of all stripes, no one ever found his personal palaces and accounts after him. Moreover, an inventory of personal items left after the death of Joseph Vissarionovich is known: these are several smoking pipes, jackets, notebooks and notebooks, as well as an alarm clock in the form of a fox with a broken ear. All.
With this attitude to personal non-possessiveness, Stalin had the right to demand a lot from his possible successor. Resignation and transfer to Odessa could be a sign of discontent, but also respect for the recognized merits of Georgy Zhukov. It is known that the marshal, even in a close circle, did not allow himself attacks on Joseph Vissarionovich. In 1951, Zhukov was elected to the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, traveled abroad. In 1952, he again became a candidate member of the CPSU Central Committee. Stalin planned a meeting with Georgy Konstantinovich, but it did not take place due to his death. Perhaps then the history of our country could have taken a completely different course.
One of such popular myths is the conspiracy theory, which allegedly arranged against “father of peoples” Marshal Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov. His subsequent opal was allegedly connected with him. We will try to bring at least some clarity to this difficult question.
To begin with, before the start of World War II, Zhukov was not at all in the "top" of the country's military leadership. He was known for participating in the fighting against Japan at Khalkhin Gol. The first roles at the beginning of the campaign were Marshals Tymoshenko, Kulik and Shaposhnikov. He headed the General Staff of the Beetles only in early 1941. Therefore, until that time, he personally could not be any leader of a certain “conspiracy against the leader” in principle.
During the war, the marshal enjoyed great confidence in Joseph Vissarionovich, who can hardly be called a narrow-minded person, poorly versed in people. There are known cases when Zhukov argued with Stalin on elevated tones, even moving to obscene language. However, no one dragged him into the shooting basement, which does not fit in with the carefully cultivated image of the "bloody ghoul-Stalin." On the contrary, Comrade Stalin made Georgy Konstantinovich his deputy in 1942, which would have made him the first person in the state if he died. It was Zhukov who was entrusted by the Commander-in-Chief with the most responsible fronts, which made him the Marshal of Victory by right.
It is believed that after the war, a military hero could make a brilliant political career, and "insidious" Stalin, fearing a blow to the back, removed him from his post in 1946. It was known about the testimony of Marshal Novikov, who claimed that Zhukov was conducting some talk against the leader behind him. Allegedly, only the opinion of the military elite kept Joseph Vissarionovich from the immediate execution of the “marshal of victory” that had become dangerous for him, and he transferred him to the Odessa military district with a lowering.
But there is another opinion about the reasons for Stalin's discontent with Zhukov. Today it is not customary to focus attention on this, but it is known that the Soviet military leadership did not disdain to take “trophies” in defeated Germany. There is evidence that this temptation did not pass by George Konstantinovich. During searches in his apartment and in the country, objects of expensive German furniture, chests with silk, brocade, fur coats and skins of rare animals, paintings and tapestries, goldware, books in German with gold stamping, etc. were found.
The whole situation, from furniture, carpets, dishes, decorations to curtains on the windows, is foreign, mainly German. In the country, literally there is not a single thing of Soviet origin
- follows from the report of the head of the State Security Avakumov to Stalin.
In principle, the taking of trophies is the norm for any war, especially, it is difficult to blame Soviet citizens for some reason, whose country was devastated by the Germans. However, it should be remembered that in the USSR, under Stalin, honestly built communism. Despite the hatred of the “father of peoples” on the part of liberals and Westerners of all stripes, no one ever found his personal palaces and accounts after him. Moreover, an inventory of personal items left after the death of Joseph Vissarionovich is known: these are several smoking pipes, jackets, notebooks and notebooks, as well as an alarm clock in the form of a fox with a broken ear. All.
With this attitude to personal non-possessiveness, Stalin had the right to demand a lot from his possible successor. Resignation and transfer to Odessa could be a sign of discontent, but also respect for the recognized merits of Georgy Zhukov. It is known that the marshal, even in a close circle, did not allow himself attacks on Joseph Vissarionovich. In 1951, Zhukov was elected to the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, traveled abroad. In 1952, he again became a candidate member of the CPSU Central Committee. Stalin planned a meeting with Georgy Konstantinovich, but it did not take place due to his death. Perhaps then the history of our country could have taken a completely different course.
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