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Rise of Stalin (by 1929) - Coggle Diagram
Rise of Stalin (by 1929)
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Was one of the 7 members of the Politburo and overshadowed them in 1930, then went on to outlive them in 1940
Shrewd thinking
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Exploited the fact that the Russians were morally weak and desperate for a strong leader to replace Lenin
Stalin used his position within the Soviet Communist Party to become the undisputed leader of the Soviet Union
Stalin used his position as the General Secretary of the Communist Party, to cut Lenin off from the party and effectively to isolate him, to ensure his rise to power.
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Claimed vigorously that he was one Lenin's closest associates, helping him rise to the heights of power after the Russian Revolution
Stalin used his capabilities and understanding of the workings of the Communist party to obtain total control over it.
E.g, grew his popularity in the Communist Party
Unlike Lenin and Trotsky, he was not an intellectual and had the common touch, and he was well-liked by many. Thus Stalin began to grow popular with the rank and file Party members.Through effectively building a powerful and influential following, this allowed him to take total control of the Soviet Union gradually.
E.g, used it to weaken his opposition (Trotsky)
Stalin began advocating "Socialism in One Country," which says that the Bolsheviks should focus on building communism in the countries they already controlled rather than spreading the revolution. This view drew many like-minded Party members to Stalin, especially the rank and file. Stalin placed himself in ideological opposition to Trotsky. The Party accepted Stalin’s position, and this meant that Trotsky was increasingly marginalized.
Trotsky then decided to organize public protests, along with others, against Stalin’s growing control of the Party. However, Stalin employed a law passed by Lenin, ordering unity in the Party. Stalin asserted that Trotsky was trying to split the party, and this ploy managed to sideline Trotsky even further.
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