than two decades, instituting a reign of terror while modernizing Russia and helping to defeat Nazism.
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QUOTES
“History shows that there are no invincible armies.”
—Joseph Stalin
Joseph Stalin - The Secret Police (TV-14; 1:42) As dictator of the Soviet Union, Stalin exerted full state control over the Russian people. Citizens were encouraged to accuse and turn-in each other.
Synopsis
Born on December 18, 1879, in Gori, Georgia, Joseph Stalin rose to power as General Secretary of the Communist Party, becoming a Soviet dictator upon Vladimir Lenin's death. Stalin forced rapid industrialization and the collectivization of agricultural land, resulting in millions dying from famine while others were sent to camps. His Red Army helped defeat Nazi Germany during WWII.
*Mafer Jimenez
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