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Ep 64 - The Stalin Eras, Part 1: Reconstruction In One Country (1917-1929)

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Lenin's NEP and the Struggle for Soviet Direction

This chapter explores Lenin's New Economic Policy (NEP) as a response to the post-revolutionary economic crisis in the USSR, showcasing the tensions between market forces and socialist ideology. It highlights the ideological battles within the Communist Party, particularly between Trotsky and Stalin, amid the backdrop of Lenin's death and the subsequent power struggles that shaped Soviet policy. The narrative culminates in the advancements made by 1927, setting the stage for the transition to collectivization and the first five-year plan.

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