A Russian state television network says Soviet dictator Josef Stalin, who sent millions to their deaths in the Great Purge of the 1930s, has been voted the country’s third-greatest historical figure.

SOVIET dictator Josef Stalin remains one of Russia’s most popular historical figures despite the purges that marked his rule, according to the results in a nationwide poll.

RUSSIAN state television taunted Sweden with past military victories before last night’s 2-0 win.