Power and Competence
Lenin chose Stalin for his exceptional organizational skills and ability to execute difficult tasks without complaint. Despite the presence of more brilliant individuals, Stalin's effectiveness and cunning allowed him to maintain power and build a personal dictatorship within the Soviet regime. His diligence, sharp memory, and ruthless nature played crucial roles in establishing the Soviet state amidst significant bloodshed.In this clip
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Stephen Kotkin: Stalin, Putin, and the Nature of Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #63
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