Joseph Stalin

Joseph Stalin Joseph Dzhugashvili (Stalin) was the leader of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) from 1929 to 1953. Under Stalin, the Soviet Union was transformed from a poor society into an industrial and military superpower. However, he ruled by terror, and millions of his own citizens died during his brutal reign. Stalin, was born in Gori, Georgia on 21st December, 1879. Stalin's mother, a devout Russian Orthodox Christian, wanted him to become a priest. In 1888, she managed to…

Together, both totalitarian dictators, Joseph Stalin and Mao Zedong, killed about one hundred and one million people during their time of rule between the years 1929-1976 and thus, became known as some of the cruelest leaders this world has ever endured. Both leaders lied, deceived, and killed anyone in their way to rise to the top and revolted against the primitive Nationalist parties to place themselves at the thrones of Russia and China. However, both may have seemed to be a hero to many of…

Joseph Stalin is probably one of the most well - known dictators in world history. He is famous for his strict rule over the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). He is responsible for an estimated 20 million deaths and the times he spent as the ruler of Soviet Russia will never be forgotten. Joseph Stalin was born Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili on December 18, 1879 in Gori, Georgia which was then a part of the Russian Empire. His Father was a cobbler and…

Joseph Vissarionovich Djugashvili, famously known as Joseph Stalin, is one of the greatest leaders of the 20th Century. Born in Gori, Georgia to a very religious family, Stalin was a very intelligent child. The other children treated him with disrespect, and because of this, Joseph began a journey for purpose and dignity. Stalin first joined the Social Democratic Labour Party, then he was appointed by Lenin to Bolshevik Party Central Committee. In 1917 he was named Commissar of Nationalities…

Joseph Stalin was a violent and cruel leader that led the Soviet Union into World War II and dictated Russia for many years. Many people considered Joseph Stalin as a tyrant because of the gruesome actions he did for the Soviet Union in order to win wars and battles. Despite his horrific contributions to his army, he guided the Soviet Union through wars with tedious tactics and battle strategies. First, Joseph Stalin’s early life was brutal. Many people suggest that it was his childhood…

everyone knows about an even worse dictator by the name of Joseph Stalin. This man killed over twenty two million of his own people as opposed to Adolf Hitler who only killed races whom he thought was inferior. Joseph Stalin was born in December 18th 1879 in Gori Georgia. Joseph's parents were Besarion Jughashvili and Keke Geladze. Stalin was born into a dysfunctional family in a poor village. As a result of these living conditions Stalin was permanently scarred from a childhood bout with…

Joseph Stalin was a leader of the Soviet Union from 1929 to 1953. When Stalin was the leader he wanted to see a new Russia. He gained most of his power after Lenin died. He took his role into being the next leader. He wanted Russia to be a global power instead of a peasant society. He rose to his power by destroying many things. He had the Russian Orthodox Church destroyed and had orthodox priest executed or put in jail and treated terribly. He took away ⅘ of livelihood. After Stalin became…

world history, there are many prominent political leaders, who contributed significantly or changed the world. Every day we encounter names of those who preserved or betrayed nations. One of most widely discussed is notorious historical leader, Joseph Stalin, Russian soviet politician. Although Stalin’s contribution to industrialization of Soviet Union was immense, usually the name of this person elicits associations with war, hunger, and tyranny. In memories of millions of people, he remained…

the fight to the ‘troika’ of Stalin, Zinoviev and Kamenev” (Service, Stalin 223). Although Stalin did not chair the Politburo after Lenin’s death, he strategized in how to secure his future. According to Robert Service, Stalin replaced his rivals if they failed to show up with appointees to his liking. He also continued to build his group of supporters in the Central Committee where he first received his appointed position from Lenin. These supporters were loyal to Stalin and from them, he…

After becoming the complete leader of the USSR in 1929, Joseph Stalin put in place two economic policies: industrialization and collectivization. With industrialization, Stalin wanted to establish a war economy and prepare for war against its capitalist foes abroad through sets of Five-Year Plans. While collectivization was to create surplus food supplies that cold be sold abroad to raise capital for industry and decrease the number of rural workers and release workers for new factories. Seeing…