Even when the personality cult of the Soviet leader was debunked at home and across the entire Eastern bloc, Albania remained faithful to the ideals of the “Father of Nations.” The country turned in on itself, becoming the only Stalinist dictatorship in Europe.

Bosom Buddies.

“Our most loyal and reliable ally,” said Soviet diplomat Dmitry Chuvakhin, who served as ambassador to Albania from 1945 to 1952, about the country. In those days, it was impossible to put a cigarette paper between the USSR and Albania.

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