Joseph Stalin

Joseph Stalin, the controversial Soviet leader, wielded absolute power and implemented policies that transformed the USSR into a global superpower while leaving behind a legacy of repression and millions of lives lost.

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Birth Name :

Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili

Profession :

Political Figure

Birthday :

December 18, 1878

Star Sign :

Sagittarius

Death Date:

March 05, 1953

Age :

74

Birthplace :

Gori, Georgia, Russia

Joseph Stalin, a Soviet politician and dictator, led the Soviet Union from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953. Gaining power as General Secretary of the Communist Party in Russia, he became the Soviet dictator following Vladimir Lenin’s death. Stalin’s notable works include ‘The Foundations of Leninism,’ and he played a significant role in the creation of the Soviet Union, the formation of the Red Army, and the Allied victory during World War II. Interestingly, despite being the Soviet Union’s leader, he never traveled outside the country while in power, possibly due to a fear of flying. In recent years, Stalin’s popularity has resurged in Russia, with a record percentage of Russians holding favorable views of his rule.