Joseph Stalin: The Red Terror
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Josef Stalin caused the death of 20 million Soviet citizens during his rule, rising through the ranks of the Russian Communist Party with Lenin's support to become General Secretary and initiating the Great Terror to solidify his absolute power. Stalin's death in 1953 led to his successor Kruschev exposing his crimes at the 20th Party Congress, marking the end of an era tainted by fear, purges, and mass executions.
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- Josef Stalin, responsible for the deaths of 20 million Soviet citizens, rose to power through strategic alliances and ruthless purges, solidifying his absolute control through fear and oppression.
- Stalin's reign of terror, characterized by mass arrests, executions, and forced labor in Gulags, showcases the devastating impact of unchecked power and the dangers of authoritarian rule, culminating in his eventual exposure and condemnation by his successor Kruschev.
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Recent questions
Who was Josef Stalin?
A Soviet leader responsible for millions of deaths.
What was Stalin's childhood like?
A: Raised by an abusive, alcoholic shoemaker father in Georgia.
What led to Stalin's rise to power?
A: Involvement in Bolshevik uprising and Lenin's support.
What were the key events during Stalin's rule?
A: Great Terror, Moscow show trials, and Nazi invasion.
How did Stalin's rule come to an end?
A: Death in 1953, successor Kruschev exposes crimes.