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Government, propaganda and the beginning of the Stalinist cult; Stalin's attitude to foreign powers: China; Germany and the Treaty of Berlin; changes in the Comintern.
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Stalin’s rise to power, 1924–1929
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Government, propaganda and the beginning of the Stalinist cult; Stalin's attitude to foreign powers: China; Germany and the Treaty of Berlin; changes in the Comintern
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What was one of the key methods Stalin used to consolidate power after Lenin's death?
Direct answer
Stalin consolidated his power primarily by eliminating rivals through purges, particularly targeting those who opposed his leadership.
Key terms
- Purges: The systematic elimination of political rivals and dissenters within the Communist Party, particularly during the late 1920s and 1930s.
- Cult of Personality: A political system in which a leader uses mass media, propaganda, and other means to create an idealized and heroic image of themselves.
Common trap
Overgeneralizing Stalin's policies: Focus on the unique strategies Stalin employed during this period, such as his use of propaganda and purges, rather than making broad statements about his entire rule.
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