Russia Under Stalin
When Lenin's reign over the Soviet Empire ended in 1924, the future course of Communist policies and dominance of the party were cast into uncertainty. This insecurity in the Soviet nation was even further intensified by the rocky period of transition and the shaky events surrounding the succession of power. However, by 1928 Joseph Stalin managed to emerge as the new leader of the Soviets. With this new leader the course of Communist economic policies were also renewed along with the goals of the party. In the following years, the effects of these policies served to have a profound impact not only upon the Russian peoples, but the entire Soviet Republic as well. In 1928, the Communist Party approved the first of Stalin's proposed Five-Year Plans. The two major policies specified in this plan were extremely demanding and many argued that most of the set goals were unattainable. Firstly, Stalin called for the collectivisation of all farmlands in the nation, thus transferring the control of all private farming into the hands of the Soviet Government. Secondly, Stalin called for the beginnings of major industrial development, especially in the areas of heavy industry. He further emphasized his call
There were three groups vying for power after Lenin's death the Bukharists, led by Nikolai Bukharin, the Trotskyites, led by Leon Trotsky, and the group 'troika' meaning 'the trio', comprised of the alliance of Stalin, Zinovyev, and Kamenev. By means of skilful manipulation Stalin defeated the Trotskyites and turned his attention to the Bukharists. At this point Stalin betrayed his temporary partners and shifted his alliance to the Bukharists. Trotsky then joined with Zinovyev and Kamenev to oppose Stalin. Through clever bureaucratic work and interpreting of Lenin's instructions, Stalin gained the upper hand over all his rivals. By 1929 at the age of 50, Stalin was the new ruler of the Soviet Union.
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Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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