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Stalin soon joined was one of the Bolshevik movement and was very active bloodiest tyrants in violent attacks on the Tsarist governmentworld history. He was noted a bank robber, these were undertaken in order to subvert the system absolute ruler of the Soviet Union and gain funds for later of the revolutionCommunist bloc in Eastern Europe. After being placed under surveillance by Russian secret police, the Ohrakan, for He rose to this unprecedented level of power as a result of his capabilities and his activities, he went underground.<ref>Conquest, p. 78</ref> He became one understanding of the Bolsheviks' leaders in the Caucasus, organizing paramilitaries, and a terrorist campaign in workings of the regionCommunist Party. He was involved in Stalin translated these strengths into total control of the notorious Tiflis bank robbery, during which 40 people were killed. This raised his standing among Soviet Union after the Bolshevik leadershipRussian Civil War (1917-1920).<ref>Conquest, p. 87 </ref> Stalin was captured and exiled to Siberia numerous times, but usually escaped. He eventually became one not the natural successor of [[How did Vladimir Lenin Rise To Power?|Vladimir Lenin's closest associates]], or so but he was later able to vigorously claim which helped him rise use his position within the Soviet Communist Party to become the heights undisputed leader of power after the Russian RevolutionSoviet Union. In 1910 he changed his name to Stalin<ref>Boobbyer, meaning in Russian ‘Man of Steel’ supposedly adopted in an effort to protect his real identity from the police and perhaps also to create a public image as a true revolutionaryPhillip. ''[https://www.amazon. <com/gp/product/0415182980/ref>Boobyear=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0415182980&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=10976fbde66cefcc9a2808e5d094f993 The Stalin Era]'' (Routledge, London, 2000), p. 13478</ref>
===Stalin’s Rise to Power=Stalin as General Secretary of the Bolshevik Party====Stalin Historians have often argued that the Russian Civil War was officially won for the leader Bolsheviks by the revolutionary Leo Trotsky. This interpretation is now believed to be an exaggeration of Trotsky's role. However, Trotsky did play a significant role in the Communist party, but to many Soviet's victory over the White's in the Party, he Civil War and was only a figurehead. Many dismissed him as a nonentity significant figure in the Communist PARTY and a political figure of no real substancerivaled Lenin in prestige. Stalin had always been underestimated by many prominent Bolsheviks because he Lenin was not well educated. worried about the influence of Trotsky, Kamenev, and Zinoviev all saw themselves as the logical choice as the successor he employed Stalin to build up a base of Leninsupport for him. HoweverStalin did this but also at the same time, they built up a body of supporters that were not as popular as they believed and that Stalin was very popular with loyal to him in the ordinary Party member. In 1921, Stalin was shrewd enough not appointed to appear to be seeking the leadership position of General Secretary. This position gave him great power in the Party. Stalin created a network of supporters in the Party. FurthermoreLenin became suspicious of Stalin and was beginning to mistrust his former protégée. In particular, Lenin disliked the brutal methods of Stalin in his native Georgia, where he publically denounced Kamenev and Zinovievbrutally repressed those who opposed Bolshevism. Despite Lenin’s doubts, when they tried Stalin began to involve him in a conspiracy against Trotsky in 1925grow popular with the rank and file Party members. This only left Stalin Unlike Lenin and Trotsky as the sole contenders for , he was not an intellectual and had the leadership role.<ref> Felshtinskycommon touch, Yuriand he was well-liked by many. <i>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1929631952/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1929631952&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=8e5c4b8740fbfc8f691fb6ae90aae02b Lenin and His Comrades: The Bolsheviks Take Over Russia 1917–1924]</i>. Enigma Books, 2000)Conquest, p. 201114</ref>
===Socialism in One Country=Lenin and Stalin====The rivalry between Trotsky [[File:Lenin_and_stalin_crop.jpg|left|thumbnail|250px|Lenin and Stalin was not only a personalin Gorki, 1922]]After the Revolution, Lenin held power in the new country. Both men However, in 1922, after surgery, he had different views on the nature of Communism a stroke, and more importantly antithetical ideas on he was never the future of the worldwide Communist revoltsame. Influenced by MarxThe stroke weakened Lenin, the Bolsheviks, believed and many feared that there he would not have long to live. Lenin was going largely confined to be a world-wide Communist Revolutioncountry retreat and cut off from politics. Stalin began advocating "Socialism in One Country," which says that the Bolsheviks should focus building communism in the countries they already controlled rather than spreading The ruling council of the revolution. This drew to him many like-minded Bolshevik Party members, especially the rank Politburo, ordered Lenin to avoid and file and this put him in ideological opposition to Trotsky.<ref> Felshtinsky, pconcentrate on his recovery. 202</ref>
Allies of Stalin colluded to repress all mention of the document. Lenin died of a suspected stroke on January 21st, 1924. Stalin was given the honor of organizing the official funeral. He arranged the funeral and ignored Lenin’s final wishes. Stalin also gave an oration at the funeral, despite the opposition of Lenin’s window. Stalin under the rules of the Party was now the de-facto successor of Lenin. However, the party was not under his control, he had to share power with a collection of other Soviet leaders, including Trotsky, Zinoviev and Kamenev.<ref>Read, p. 236</ref> ====Stalin’s Rise to Power====Stalin was officially the leader of the Communist party, but to many in the Party, he was only a figurehead. Many dismissed him as a nonentity and a political figure of no real substance. Many prominent Bolsheviks had always underestimated Stalin because he was not well educated. Trotsky, Kamenev, and Zinoviev all saw themselves as the logical choice as the successor of Lenin. However, they were not as popular as they believed and that Stalin was very popular with the ordinary Party member. Stalin was shrewd enough not to appear to be seeking the leadership of the Party. Furthermore, Stalin publically denounced Kamenev and Zinoviev, when they tried to involve him in a conspiracy against Trotsky in 1925. Only Stalin and Trotsky as the sole contenders for the leadership role.<ref> Felshtinsky, Yuri. <i>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1929631952/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1929631952&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=8e5c4b8740fbfc8f691fb6ae90aae02b Lenin and His Comrades: The Bolsheviks Take Over Russia 1917–1924]</i>. Enigma Books, 2000), p. 201</ref> ====Socialism in One Country====[[File:Stalin-Bukharin.jpg|left|thumbnail|250px|Stalin and Bukharin in 1928]]The rivalry between Trotsky and Stalin was not only a personal because both men had radically different views on the nature of Communism. More importantly, they held antithetical ideas on the future of the worldwide Communist revolt. Influenced by Marx, the Bolsheviks, believed that there was going to be a world-wide Communist Revolution. Stalin began advocating "Socialism in One Country," which says that the Bolsheviks should focus building communism in the countries they already controlled rather than spreading the revolution. This view drew many like-minded Party members to Stalin, especially the rank and file. Stalin placed himself in ideological opposition to Trotsky.<ref> Felshtinsky, p. 202</ref> The Party accepted Stalin’s position, and this meant that Trotsky was increasingly marginalized. He then decided to organize public protests, along with others, against Stalin’s growing control of the Party. However, Stalin, employed a law passed by Lenin, ordering unity in the Party. Stalin asserted that Trotsky, was trying to split the party and this ploy managed to sideline Trotsky even further. Another factor, in the growing isolation of Leon Trotsky, despite his achievements during the Russian Civil War, was his Jewish heritage.<ref> Felshtinsky, p. 203</ref> There was a great deal of antisemitism in Russian, and this made Trotsky unpopular. By 1927, Stalin was so powerful that he could force Trotsky, Kamenev, and Zinoviev from the Politburo and later expelled from the Bolshevik Party. Trotsky was forced into exile and eventually later settled in Mexico. ====Consolidating His Rule====<div class="portal" style="'float:right; width:8535%;"'>====Related DailyHistory.org Articles====*[[What were the goals of the Axis powers and the Soviet Union during World War Two?]]*[[How Did What is the German Military Develop BlitzkriegHistory of US Presidential Scandals?]]*[[How did Winston Churchill become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in World War Two?]]*[[How did Vladimir Lenin Rise To Power?]]{{#dpl:category=Russian History|ordermethod=firstedit|order=descending|count=4}}
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By 1927, Stalin was the unquestioned ruler of the Soviet Union. His had filled the administration of the Party with people who were loyal to him. Increasingly, Stalin appointed his loyalists to the Politburo. Many of Lenin’s former lieutenants realized that Stalin was making himself a de-facto dictator. Bukharin was something of a darling in the Party. He was handsome, charismatic and a favorite of Lenin. He led the opposition to Stalin in the Politburo.<ref> Felshtinsky, p. 204</ref> He opposed Stalin’s policy of the rapid industrialization of the Soviet Union and called for the gradual introduction of industrialization.
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