How is stalins rise to power and how his control expanded summarized?

Answer 1

Stalin was rough and crude. Stalin tried to create a myth that he was the contry's father and savior. Stalin glorified himself as the symbol of the nation. He encourage people to think of him as "the greates genius of all times and peoples." Many towns, factories, and street in the Soviet Union were named for stalin.

Answer 2

Stalin rose through the ranks by promoting people loyal to him and getting rid of people he did not like. He was seen as a bully by some. When Lenin died, Stalin became the undisputed leader by completely taking out his opposition. Stalin was known for collecting information on the members of his party and using it against them if necessary.