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Joseph Stalin: Dictator of the Soviet Union

Joseph Stalin: Dictator of the Soviet Union

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 The provided episode offers an extensive overview of the life and political career of Joseph Stalin. It details his early life in Georgia, his ascent through the ranks of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party and the Bolsheviks, and his roles in the Russian Revolution and Civil War. A major focus is placed on his consolidation of power after Lenin's death, highlighting key policies like the First Five-Year Plan, collectivization, and the massive state repression known as the Great Purge. Furthermore, the episode examines his leadership during World War II, his post-war policies leading to the Cold War and the formation of the Eastern Bloc, and finally, his death and legacy, including a discussion on the contested figures of the death toll under his regime.
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