On this day, 01 August 1973, 52 years ago, Nikos Zachariadis — historic leader of the Communist Party of Greece — passed away. The program “Time in Greece” with Nikolas Angelidis, presents a special tribute highlighting lesser-known moments from his life and political struggle.
From his early involvement in the labor movement to his long tenure as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Greece (1931–1956), Zachariadis led a life marked by intensity and conviction: exiles, internal party conflicts, harsh criticism, concentration camps — including Dachau — and ultimately, his final exile in Surgut, Siberia.
A look into a complex and turbulent life that left a lasting imprint on Greek political history.