Stalin's Tumultuous Childhood

This chapter explores the early life of Joseph Stalin, detailing his birth in Gori, Georgia, and the socioeconomic hardships faced by his family. It highlights the impact of his father's alcoholism and violence on his upbringing, alongside the community's cultural norms surrounding physical confrontations. Through humor and anecdotal reflections, the chapter examines the complexities of Stalin's childhood environment and the formative experiences that would influence his later life.