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Why did Stalin pretend he was close to lenin?
There are various reasons that Stalin pretended that he was close to Lenin. For example, he thought that it would gain him support.
What year did Stalin gain full power in the Soviet Union?
In November, 1929, Stalin gained full power in the Soviet Union after expelling Nikolai Bukharin from the Politburo thereby eliminating his last remaining rival for control of the Soviet Union. Stalin had exercised partial power together with Grigory Zinoviev and Lev Kamenev after Lenin suffered his first stroke on May 25, 1922. After Lenin's death Stalin continued in partial power as he eliminated all rivals to his leadership and at last gained full power over the Soviet Union.
Who followed Lenin as leader of the USSR?
Joseph Stalin followed Lenin as leader of the Sovoey Union. After Lenin's death, he was followed by a triumvirate of Joseph Stalin, Grigori Zinoviev and Lev Kamenev. Stalin eventually ousted them and took virtual sole power in 1929 but did not become the dictator he is remembered as until about 1932.
What was Joseph Stalin's job title?
If you are talking about WWI, Joseph Stalin was yet not an important member of the Communist party in Russia. He became the General Secretary under Lenin and used that position to gain power. He retained that title throughout his rule, but a more appropriate title might have been "dictator" or "tyrant".
Did Joseph Stalin gain power in the Soviet Union?
Yes, Joseph Stalin did in fact gain power in the soviet Union.He gained a lot of his power after WW2 because he was seen as a hero to the soviet union after the soviets crushed the German military in WW2.
