Joseph Stalin was the dictator of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) from 1929 to 1953. He left a profound impact, not only on Russian history, but also on the history of the world as one of the world’s most powerful dictators. The impact Joseph Stalin had on the twentieth century is possibly greater than that of any other individual.
In 1897 a boy by the name of Josif Vissarionovich Djugashvili was born. He was born into a family ridden with poverty resulting in the death of his three older brothers and sisters. Djugashvili’s mother ensured, through self-sacrifice, that he would have an opportunity to succeed in life. She worked diligently to afford schooling for him. In 1888, at a small church school, Djugashvili began his education.
At this small school, Djugashvili, preformed well, and received good marks. In 1894, for his efforts, Djugashvili was rewarded a scholarship to the Georgian Orthodox Church to study priesthood. It was here that he learned to speak Russian, and was introduced to the works of Karl Marx. (read full text…)
