Under Stalin all of the following were true, EXCEPT

The statement that religion increased in importance is the exception. Stalin’s government promoted atheism, restricted religious institutions, and persecuted religious leaders, even though some limited religious activity was allowed during World War II. The other statements are accurate: Stalin’s regime persecuted non-Russian minorities, censored literature, music, and art, and suppressed nationalist uprisings.

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