Joseph Stalin

but as power can corrupt, the leaders were not faithful to the original doctrine of communism. They created their own version of a communism, one that would benefit themselves, as well as (they thought) Russia. Among one of those leaders was Joseph Stalin, a dictator who brought many years of isolation, repression, paranoia and gulags to the Russian people. Stalinism greatly differed from Marxism by ignoring the class struggle, and being a communist dictatorship.…

to other leaders like the twenty-century dictator, Joseph Stalin. Even though Stalin has committed more heinous crimes then Kim Jong-UN, Stalin has had more of a positive impact on his country. There are many different governmental systems in world and when looking at different political systems, there is a discernible continuum of freedom offered to the citizens. Democracies offer…

On February 4th of 1945, three men with vital roles in World War II met for the first time in two years. President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill, and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin, met in Yalta to discuss matters regarding their positions in the war. In accordance with the location, the meeting is historically known as the Yalta Conference. With their own agendas in mind, each man traveled to Yalta. Roosevelt hoped they would come to an…

such as press, speech, and equality. Joseph Stalin also reduced the rights of many Russians. Many Russians also lost their lives under the rule of Joseph Stalin. In order to determine whether the Russian Revolution was a success or failure it is important that we consider numerous aspects. Based on the five texts provided Animal Farm (Chapters IX-X), by George Orwell, an excerpt from “Education, Literacy, and the Russian Revolution” by Megan Behrent, “Stalin and the Communist Party…

In the beginning of this book the animals are seeking a rebellion, but when things don't quite go as planned. One of the leaders (a pig which symbolizes Stalin), uses a mean force of k9’s to gain control over his followers. Just as Stalin used the KGB to take control back of…

Union and Soviet communism should not be allowed to spread. A short passage, from a telegram that was secretly sent to U.S. State Department officials on February 22, 1946 from an American foreign service officer in Moscow makes it clear that Joseph Stalin and the Soviets believe communism is better than capitalism. “In these circumstances it is clear that the main element of any United States policy toward the Soviet Union must be that of a long term, patient but vigilant containment of Russian…

The film also wants to expose “bad press” about Stalin as false. It shows us “the real Stalin.” Here, Stalin is portrayed by Mikhail Gelovani, the Georgian who looks extremely like him, and who spent a great amount of time trying to sound and act like Stalin. The film can be called a pure fabrication, as it showed Stalin as a caring leader, who was only strict when it came to the military conflicts. Generally, he was pretty easy-going and pleasant to talk to, according to the film. Nowadays,…

Joseph Stalin (born Ioseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili) was born on December 18, 1878, and died March 5, 1953. Stalin was the secretary general of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from April 3, 1922, up until October 16, 1953, and premier of the Soviet state from 1941 until the time of his death. (Hingley) Stalin was utterly obsessed with security and power Stalin did numerous things to ensure his safety, such as aligning with the United States during the Second World War, murdering and…

Film portrayals of classic literature have recently become popular. Studios use their creative freedom and budgets to display the works of literary artists in inventive ways. For example, many of William Shakespeare’s texts have been adapted to film (i.e. Romeo and Juliet, Antony and Cleopatra, Hamlet, etc.). One of these numerous adaptions is Macbeth (2010). While the transfer from text to screen frequently flops, it can be argued that this representation of Macbeth is successful in its attempt…

The early-mid 1900’s led to the rise of some of the world’s most notorious and dangerous leaders: Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union, and Mao Zedong of China. Known for their ruthlessness and radical reform, these two dictators created a long-term legacy of both progress and struggle during their reigns. Stalin’s path to power occurred in Russia within the Soviet Union, serving as the Secretary of the Communist Party and an important assistant to the controlling Lenin. Utilizing his position, he…