Joseph Stalin

Some facts

• "the Soviet Union was transformed from a peasant society into an industrial and military superpower."
• "he ruled by terror, and millions of his own citizens died during his brutal reign."
• "Stalin became involved in revolutionary politics, as well as criminal activities"

About Stalin

• "Joseph Stalin was born Josef Vissarionovich Djugashvili on December 18, 1878."
• "Stalin grew up poor and an only child."
• "His father was a shoemaker and alcoholic who beat his son, and his mother was a laundress."

"Stalin became an underground political agitator, taking part in labor demonstrations and strikes."

"Stalin ruled as absolute dictator of the Soviet Union throughout World War II and until his death in March 1953."

Sources

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