Who was Stalin?
Josef Stalin was born on December 18th, 1878, in Georgia. As a youth, Stalin was a bank robber turned political activist. In 1922, Stalin was appointed to the office of General Secretary of the Communist Party. This role gave Stalin control over every aspect of the Communist party. Eventually, nearly every significant member in the party, owed their position to Stalin.
AG
Related History A Level answers
All answers ▸The Cuban Missile Crisis was a triumph for the Soviet Union (1962-1964)
Louis XVI was personally responsible for the Outbreak of the French Revolution? Discuss?
'Economic successes was the most important reason for Conservative electoral dominance in the period from 1951-64.' How far do you agree?
What best explains the collapse of royal authority in France by 1789?