STALINS RUSSIA When Lenin died → many problems were unresolved Few Russians believed Stalin would take over 5 years later he did 1924: Lenin dies → Politburo declares Russia to be ruled by a collective leadership Stalin was highly regarded by Lenin → central role in the B party→ impressed by his ability to organize and obey … Being very truthful to Lenin Stalin was opposed to the October deserters → ones who believed that Russia was not yet strong enough for the B revolution → against Kamenev and ZinovievWas the commissar of nationalities → became a B organizer Trotsky and Stalin → clash of wills → beginning of personal rivalry Lenin thought that Stalin had gained a lot of power and was not always sure how to manage it → had thought of removing him but was too ill Stalin was a young activist → raise money for the Bolsheviks → bank robberies → was arrested 8 times In 1924:Stalin used his great ability to rise to power Had a lot of power: People’s Commissar of nationalities → in charge of officials in different USSR regions Head of the Workers and Peasants Inspectorate: oversee the work of the government General secretary of the Communist Party: Basically, nothing happened without Stalin knowing → recorded and conveyed party policy He had the POWER OF PATRONAGE: appoint individuals to official posts in the Party and Gov. Lenin had become a GOD to the Russians → veneration of his person His actions became unchallengeableSoviet communism became LENINISM THIS IS WHAT STALIN BEGAN TO DO SUMMARY: Stalin → worked closely with Lenin, was loyal Was a major worker for the B’sL → saw him as a wonderful Georgian HIS IMPORTANT POSTS, see previously Key moments in 1924: Lenin’s death prevented his Testament from being published → saved Lenin from being dismissed → had been rude and lacked tact Lenin enrolment: New members of the B were poorly educated → were there to be loyal → Stalin had more supporters Lenin legacy: cult of personality POWER STRUGGLEPolitburo → main cabinet of the ruling
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