What were Stalin method of keeping power?

Answer 1

Joseph Stalin used many methods to retain power. He used fear and propaganda.

Fear, through the Great Purges he created a society where people would inform the government of traitors.

Propaganda, there were posters throughout villages, propaganda films and artwork produced in Socialist Realism style.

Answer 2

Josef Stalin used many tactics to maintain power. One of the tactics used was the use of the secret service.

Answer 3

Stalin used censorship, Propaganda, prison sentences, and the killing of millions of his enemies, suspected enemies, and so forth.