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186: From Czardom to Stalinism: Building the USSR & the Ascent of Joseph Stalin

History That Doesn't Suck

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Stalin's Rise: Political Maneuvering and the First Five-Year Plan

This chapter delves into the political strategies employed by Stalin to consolidate his authority in the aftermath of Lenin's death, particularly around the 13th Congress in 1924. It highlights his tactical maneuvers against rivals and his ambitious plans to industrialize the USSR, setting the stage for a new era in Soviet history.

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