Power and Revolution
Stalin's ascent to power is intricately linked to the chaos following the Russian Revolution, where he emerged not as a sole architect but as a product of radical societal shifts. The October Revolution was less about seizing power from the Provisional Government and more about a coup within the leftist factions, as Lenin's Bolsheviks sought to define socialism amidst a backdrop of widespread popular support. This dynamic illustrates how historical circumstances can shape the rise of influential figures in unexpected ways.In this clip
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Stephen Kotkin: Stalin, Putin, and the Nature of Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #63
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