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How did Stalin manage to assume control over Russia in the four years following the death of Lenin in 1924?
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Have a little read: ... 1. How did Stalin manage to assume control over Russia in the four years following the death of Lenin in 1924? Lenin died in 1924 leaving a power struggle over who would become leader of the Communist Party in which Stalin and Trotsky were the two main contenders. There are several factors, which led to Stalin beating Trotsky and eventually going on to assume control over the whole of Russia within four years. Probably the most important reason why Stalin was able to triumph over Trotsky was Stalin's status within the party. Stalin, as General Secretary, presided over appointments and membership of the party. This meant that Stalin was able to appoint his own supporters to posts and expel younger, more radical members of the party who were more likely to support Trotsky. Other Communists allowed this to happen because they were concerned about Trotsky becoming a dictator. His post
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