I knew Stalin was the leader in Russia during World war II but wasn't sure when he started ruling Russia and it was from the 1920s to 1953 when he died.
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Joseph Stalin ruled the Soviet Union (USSR) as its dictator from the late 1920s until his death on March 5, 1953
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After rising to power following Vladimir Lenin's death in 1924, he
solidified absolute control by approximately 1929, transforming the
country into an industrial and military superpower through totalitarian,
often violent, policies.Key Details of Stalin's Rule:
- Reign Duration: While he held the position of General Secretary from 1922, his undisputed rule began in the late 1920s and lasted until 1953.
- Consolidation: He outmaneuvered rivals like Leon Trotsky, Grigory Zinoviev, and Lev Kamenev to gain control.
- Key Policies:His tenure was marked by rapid industrialization, forced agricultural collectivization, and the "Great Purge," a period of intense political repression.
- World War II: Stalin led the Soviet Union during the "Great Patriotic War" (1941–1945), defeating Nazi Germany and establishing the USSR as a superpower leading into the Cold War.
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