Josef Stalin, (attributed) Quotes

A collection of quotes by Josef Stalin, (attributed).

Josef Stalin (1878-1953) was a Soviet politician and dictator who played a significant role in shaping the Soviet Union during the early 20th century. Born as Ioseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili in Georgia, Stalin became the General Secretary of the Communist Party in 1922 and later assumed leadership of the Soviet Union in the mid-1920s. Known for his ruthless tactics, Stalin led through a period of rapid industrialization and implemented collectivization policies causing widespread famine and millions of deaths. Under his rule, the USSR emerged as a major world power, but also witnessed immense human suffering and political repression.