Stalins Russia
STALINS’ RUSSIA Joseph Stalin achieved his goal to become leader of Russia, most thought that he would carry on with what Lenin had begun. ... Stalin believed that Russia was at least 100 years behind all of the western countries, most of all in industry. He knew that unless Russia became industrialised within 10 years, when Germany invaded Russia would be crushed. ... Stalins’ plans worked. ... But others were happy to work at Magnitogosk, they felt that they were helping Russia to greatness. They believed that Stalin was a great leader who was turning Russia into a mighty country. They knew that Stalin was a good man, after all he had increased the production of iron, steal, etc, in less than 5 years, he had built wonders like Dnleper Dam, and he had made Russia great again. ... The “show trials” were Stalins’ way of getting rid of people he thought could prove formidable opponents. ... Kimov was known to oppose Stalins’ plan to escalate political persecution. ... Stalins’ reign of terror had begun. ... People saw pictures of Stalin with small children who all had big smiles on their faces they heard great speeches about how Russia was now thanks to the people, a great nation.