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June 24, 2025 | History

Joseph Stalin

Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin (born Ioseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili) was a Soviet politician, political theorist and revolutionary who led the Soviet Union from 1924 until his death in 1953. He held power as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1922–1952) and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union (1941–1953). Ideologically adhering to the Leninist interpretation of Marxism, he formalised these ideas as Marxism–Leninism, while his own policies are called Stalinism.

leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 to 1953

Born 18 December [O.S. 6 December] 1878
Died 5 March 1953

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leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 to 1953

Born 18 December [O.S. 6 December] 1878
Died 5 March 1953

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