Joseph Stalin came to power in the Soviet Union after the death of Vladimir Lenin on 21st January 1924 (N.S). He did not have sole control. He acted as part of a troika with Grigory Zinoviev and Lev Kamenev. In fact these three had been in control of the Soviet Union soon after Lenin's first stroke in 1922 at various times depending on Lenin's health. After Lenin's death, over the next several years, Stalin eliminated Leon Trotsky, Nikolai Bukharin as well as Zinoviev and Kamenev from participation in the government to become sole leader of the Soviet Union in 1929.
He was adverse to Stalin taking over, so he probably wanted Trotsky to come to power.
Joseph Stalin was the dictator of Russia.
he set up five year plan
Joseph Stalin gained more power than any other person after Lenin died. In the last year of Lenin's life, Stalin led Russia along with Lev Kamenev and Grigory Zinoviev. Then Stalin gradually ousted Leon Trotsky, Nikolai Bukharin, Zinoviev and Kamenev from consideration as Lenin's sole successor. In 1929, Stalin became the sole power in the Soviet Union.
Stalin
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Joseph Stalin come to power in Russia after the Russian Revolution in 1917. He was the secretary general of the communists party which did not want Leon Trotsky to ascend to power after the death of Lenin.
He was adverse to Stalin taking over, so he probably wanted Trotsky to come to power.
Joseph Stalin was the dictator of Russia.
he set up five year plan
1924 - 1953 Stalin controlled Russia.
Joseph Stalin gained more power than any other person after Lenin died. In the last year of Lenin's life, Stalin led Russia along with Lev Kamenev and Grigory Zinoviev. Then Stalin gradually ousted Leon Trotsky, Nikolai Bukharin, Zinoviev and Kamenev from consideration as Lenin's sole successor. In 1929, Stalin became the sole power in the Soviet Union.
Joseph Stalin was the leader of the Communist Party in Russia from the 1920s when he came to power to 1953, the year of his death. He led Russia through World War II.
Stalin
He died
The downfall of Joseph Stalin was when he died in 1953. Stalin remained in power until his death.
Any threats to his power whatsoever worried Joseph Stalin.