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A 5 page discussion of the mechanisms of oppression that were employed by Stalin. The author of this paper contends that because of Stalin's captivating personality and his phenomenal leadership skills, many Russians just stood idly by while he initiated
one measure after another of severe oppression. The contention is presented as well that this type of oppression would never take hold in American
because of the many checks and balances allowed by our Constitution, because of our governmental structure, and because of Americans willingness to
take a personal role in their country. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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5 pages (~225 words per page)
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time. Despite the many negativities of his rule, Joseph Stalin was almost solely responsible for the transformation of Russia from a backward unproductive country to the industrial power she
is today. He was able to do so because of his captivating personality and his strong leadership skills. At the same time, however, Stalins leadership abilities and his
magnetic personality were, in fact, two of the most important mechanisms of his oppression. Very simply put Stalin was a ruthless
man. Despite that ruthlessness, however, he managed to win the affection and the allegiance of many Russians. Stalins ruthlessness in enacting his economic plans was perhaps a reflection
of a trait recognized much earlier in his career, a trait recognized by Lenin himself. Although Lenin would object to Stalins conduct and suggest that he be removed from
his position as general secretary of the central committee of the Communist party, Lenin would die before his objections were formally aired. These objections would, in fact, be suppressed
after Lenins death. Stalin would take charge of the country and, despite his ruthlessness, would prove to be both magnetic and captivating. His ability to analyze a situation
and devise the best logistics for rectifying it were also a part of his mechanism of oppression. Genovese (1995) notes:
"Stalin emerges as a man whose acute intelligence, political and administrative talent and boundless energy matched his ruthlessness. He won the allegiance of many
able party leaders at least partly because he offered the most cogent analyses of the political and economic problems of the day".
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