Nation of Fear
Stalin created an environment of perpetual angst and fear amongst citizens of the USSR. The all-knowing and all-powerful Stalin, empowered by the NKVD, created a totalitarian culture known as Stalinism. The Stalinist society was fueled by violence, paranoia, and instability. Under Stalin, the Soviet Union was never at ease, whether the Great Purge, World War II, or the Cold War. There was no peace during Stalin's rule for the citizen of the Soviet Union. Oddly enough, many citizens saw Stalin as a great leader. This is most likely a result of the taught fear and propaganda that was part of their everyday life in the USSR. While Stalin was the leader he was responsible for killing millions of his own countrymen. He is arguably the most evil dictator to ever live. Though, he is still revered for his efforts in stopping Germany's invasion. At the age of 74, Joseph Stalin, died from a heart attack on March 5th, 1953. After Stalin died, the Soviet Union remained at war until 1991, at which point the Soviet Union was dissolved and the country is now referred to as Russia.
Conclusion
Stalin was horrible dictator. Mass purging, ethnic cleansing, and political corruption highlights his deadly reign over the USSR. Stalin thrust himself into power by manipulating intentions of his predecessor, Vladamir Lenin, to entice the general public towards his favor. He also exploited several political leaders to create a series of alliances that enabled his to maneuver his way to power. When Stalin came to power, He expunged all of his potential enemies from the Soviet Union by either death or life sentences at the Gulag prison camps. Stalin also took control of all media across the USSR and used it to create propaganda portraying himself as the savior of the Soviet Union. These actions had enabled Stalin to hold an undisputed supreme rule across the USSR. Supporters of his totalitarian reign had helped transform his country to becoming an industrial and military super power. Under Stalin, the Soviet Union was in a perpetual state of conflict, which did not cease till long after his death in 1991.