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Stalin used the post of General Secretary to find out about everything that was going on in the party and to make sure that all posts were filled by his supporters. He managed to build up support for himself throughout Russia. When the other leaders discovered what had been going on, it was too late to do anything about it.
In 1922 Lenin wrote a "Political Testament". In it he said that Trotsky should become the leader of Russia after him. Lenin also suggested that the other Bolshevik leaders should find a way of getting rid of Stalin. However, when the will was given to the Bolshevik leaders after Lenin's death in 1924, they decided not to publish it, because they did not want Trotsky to take over. He was unpopular.
Between 1924 and 1929 Stalin managed to force most of the other leading Bolsheviks out of power. He sided with one group and then another, gradually isolating the other leading Bolsheviks.
Stalin's main target was Trotsky, who left the Soviet Union (as Russia was now called) for good in 1929. The others, like Kamenev, Bukharin and Zinoviev retired from their posts. Stalin used his support throughout the country to undermine his opponents and backed one against the other. By 1928 he had total control.
What else can I help you with?
When did Nikita Khrushcev became USSR leader?
When Stalin died in 1953.
What happened to Stalin?
Stalin died early in March of l953.
What happened to Joseph Stalin?
The downfall of Joseph Stalin was when he died in 1953. Stalin remained in power until his death.
Was Joseph Stalin US or USSR?
USSR
When did Vasili Stalin die?
Vasili Stalin died on March 19, 1962, in Saratov, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Russia] of chronic alcoholism.
Who was stalin allied with?
Joseph Stalin allied the USSR with the Allies.
Who is in charge of Stalin?
Stalin was the ruler of the USSR and therefore had no superior.
Who is Joseph Stalin what did he do?
Joseph Stalin was the leader of the USSR (Russia)
Why did altered relationships between us and USSR after death of Stalin?
what altered relationship between US and USSR after death of Stalin
What countries were Stalin associated with?
The USSR.
Was Stalin after Trotsky?
Yes, Stalin had Trotsky killed eventually. However, before that he had Trotsky kicked out of USSR politics and then the USSR itself.
Was Stalin the USSR's World War 2 leader?
Yes, Joseph Stalin was.
