How did Stalin first work for the Russian Revolution?
Why was the provisional government under Alexander Kerensky so unpopular?
What did Lenin ask Stalin to do for him, and how did Stalin help himself in the process?
How did Stalin’s background help him ?
Why was Lenin concerned about Stalin?
What advantage did Stalin have over Leon Trotsky and more intellectual members of the party?
How did Trotsky and Stalin’s views differ about Communism?
How did Stalin deal with those who opposed him?
What is a “show trial”?
In your opinion, were the tactics employed by Stalin to consolidate power justified? EXPLAIN