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6 pages in length. The writer discusses how tsarist Russia and Stalin's Reign were similar in form. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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state. The similarities between the two forms of government were therefore much greater then were the differences." Stalin made sure that
no one was as harsh a ruler as he was. With an instructor like Lenin, it is easy to see how Stalin reached such incredible levels of intimidation.
In spite of the fact that Stalin appeared to cultivate his own brand of "morbid paranoia" (Pipes 150) that fueled his characteristically mean temperament, it is clear that the malevolence
he manifested was directly inspired by Lenins "ideology and modus operandi" (150). It is important for the student to realize that such arrogance and disdain could have certainly been
brought about without outside influence, but history has demonstrated that Stalin learned too many lessons from Lenins control, ultimately establishing his reign of terror as a combination of both Lenins
influence and his own megalomania. Indeed, the relationship that existed between the two men was "far more complex" (Smith 519) than most had ever considered it to be.
Stalinism represents a number of entities, which historians have openly attributed in part to Lenins inspiration and Stalins own perception. Stalin was so
determined to control the socialist culture because he did not want to create any potential opposition to his rule. By keeping the people under the same social and economic
constraints, while at the same time making it appear as though his presence was supportive of democracy, he would be able to perpetuate both his propaganda and tyrannical rule.
"(T)he power of the state over all large-scale means of production, political power in the hands of the proletariat, the alliance of this proletariat with the many millions of small
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