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Joseph Stalin
General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Dictator of the Soviet Union responsible for millions of deaths
Overview
Joseph Stalin was the dictator of the Soviet Union from 1929 to 1953. He was responsible for the deaths of millions through forced collectivization, the Great Purge, and the Gulag system.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Holodomor famine killed millions in Ukraine
Great Purge executed hundreds of thousands
Gulag camps imprisoned millions
World War II atrocities
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
1 documented violations
Crimes against humanityHistorical(Posthumous)
Known Associates & Connections
Vladimir Lenin
Predecessor
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- December 18, 1878
- Birthplace
- Gori, Georgia
- Also Known As
- Stalin
Education
Key Timeline
December 18, 1878
Born in Gori, Georgia
1922
Became General Secretary
1953
Died