Joseph Stalin Part 1: The Young Bank Robber
Real Dictators
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The Humble Beginnings of a World Leader
Stalin's birthplace in Gory is a small rural area in central Georgia, marked by peasantry and simplicity. Despite its humble nature, this is where the man who ruled much of the world for over three decades, grew up. Raised amidst his father's violence, Stalin's confidence blossomed away from his father's influence and under the guidance of a charitable priest. His background ingrained in him to conceal emotions, appear dumber than he was, and focus solely on advancement while showing no affection or intelligence outwardly, a stark contrast to most politicians' behaviors.
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