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Stalin's Early Life and Exile
- Joseph Stalin was exiled in Siberia, expecting to be conscripted to the Eastern Front.
- Deemed unfit for service due to a childhood arm injury, he was released, paving his path to power.
Stalin's Role in the Bolshevik Revolution
- Stalin returned to Petrograd after exile, expecting a key role in Lenin's government.
- His rivals received prominent positions due to his perceived lack of intellectualism.
Stalin's Rise to Power
- Lenin appointed Stalin as General Secretary, a seemingly menial administrative role.
- This position, however, gave Stalin control over the party's mechanics and access to power.