How Did Joseph Stalin Change The World
Throughout the first millennium, there have been a lot of individuals who have contributed to today's’ society. From this group of people, humanity has strived one way or another from their actions. However, one person from this particular group stood out from the rest. Joseph Stalin, also known as the man of steel, was a ruthless key figure of Russia in the 20th Century. He transformed Russia in his time of reign from a peasant society into an industrial and militarial power. However, he was also one of the greatest mass murderers of the 20th century. Joseph Stalin was a person who overcame a lot of struggles even just in his early life. Born roughly around December 20, 1879 in a poor border region in the Russian Empire. His family life
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As he went up in ranks in his Democratic party, he soon became the “secretary general of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, a role that embedded him to appoint his allies to government jobs and grow a base of political support”(C). When Lenin, the first leader, died, Stalin was placed into power, where he then became the absolute ruler of Russia. As a leader, he was fierce, a go getter. No matter what the cost, he did whatever he needed to do for the revolution and went to jail more than 18 times. However, he adapted a personality that was rude, sullen, and many other characteristics that cause people to push him away and or shun him, “He became more dedicated because of this isolation”(C). Due to this radicalism, he felt suspicious of anyone who could overthrow him, and soon executed many of his former allies and thousands of russian citizens, The executions continued to make him heartless due to his paranoia to the point where he was unaffected by the death of his two wives, and only son. He also barely visited his mother in the time of his ruling. This was perhaps because he was ashamed of having a washerwoman as a
As he went up in ranks in his Democratic party, he soon became the “secretary general of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, a role that embedded him to appoint his allies to government jobs and grow a base of political support”(C). When Lenin, the first leader, died, Stalin was placed into power, where he then became the absolute ruler of Russia. As a leader, he was fierce, a go getter. No matter what the cost, he did whatever he needed to do for the revolution and went to jail more than 18 times. However, he adapted a personality that was rude, sullen, and many other characteristics that cause people to push him away and or shun him, “He became more dedicated because of this isolation”(C). Due to this radicalism, he felt suspicious of anyone who could overthrow him, and soon executed many of his former allies and thousands of russian citizens, The executions continued to make him heartless due to his paranoia to the point where he was unaffected by the death of his two wives, and only son. He also barely visited his mother in the time of his ruling. This was perhaps because he was ashamed of having a washerwoman as a