His reign of terror began in 1936 when he took power. It ended when he died. Over two million soviet citizens were placed in concentration camps where they died of starvation, forced labor, and exposure to harsh weather.
Another historical event is Stalin’s five year plan. In the name of communism, Stalin seized assets, including farms and factories, and reorganized the economy. However, these efforts led to huge famine swept across the country. Despite this, the results were great. However, millions died, including those who opposed to Stalin’s policies were executed as well.
Many people were innocently ‘sacrificed’ due to Stalin’s distrust. He was always paranoid, distrusting people around him, even his relatives. Fearing of getting overthrown, he had the people he suspected of treason executed.
Stalin’s leadership is temporary and cannot be sustained. It requires perpetuating the fear factor, which in turn causes resentment, loss of trust and respect from his people. His people despised and resent his brutality.
Despite his cruelty, he managed to industrialize Russia and turn it from a third world country to a developed country. In summary, Stalin was a leader who de-motivates. He is feared and avoided, he condemned and intimidate. He held back his praise and recognition, held those less fortunate in contempt.
I would say Stalin was an effective leader. After all, he achieved the goals he set for Russia even though his methods were immoral. However, I would not