Stalinism. To mention this term, this policy, is to evoke panic and fright in almost all Russians. Stalin rose to become the dictator of Russia in 1929, and remained in that position until 1953. He morphed the Soviet Union from what was once one of the world's most underdeveloped countries to one of the greatest in industrialization. "Socialism in one country" was his policy, and it quickly became a ubiquitous law. Stalin ruled his country with fear …
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…new level. He industrialized Russia faster than any other country before it and the changes he established caused a massive revolution. Although he asked the workers to produce for "mother Russia," it was obvious that Stalin was most concerned about himself. He felt it necessary to certify that his personal power was secure, and would do anything to maintain his authority. Under Stalin's rule, Russia was a compressed country drenched in endless panic and fear.