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How Stalin won the Leadership Struggle, 1924-1929
What did Stalin do to win the leadership struggle?
Stalin used different methods to win the leadership struggle. He used the power he had from his position as General Secretary, combined with playing his rivals off against each other and a pragmatic approach to win.
When did Stalin defeat his rivals in the leadership struggle?
Stalin defeated his rivals between 1924 and 1929.
Who were Stalin's rivals in the leadership struggle after Lenin's death?
Stalin's rivals in the leadership struggle after Lenin's death were: Trotsky, Kamenev, Zinoviev and Bukharin.
What initial steps did Stalin take to become the leader of the Soviet Union after Lenin's death?
Stalin immediately acted strategically to begin to secure the leadership of the Soviet Union:
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What was the split in the Communist Party that Stalin exploited in the leadership struggle?
The Communist Party was split between the left-wing and the right-wing:
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How did Stalin eliminate his rivals in the leadership struggle?
Stalin was very clever. He divided and conquered his rivals in 3 stages:
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How did Stalin eliminate his rivals in the leadership struggle in Stage 1?
Stalin did the following in Stage 1:
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How did Stalin eliminate his rivals in the leadership struggle in Stage 2?
Stalin did the following in Stage 2:
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How did Stalin eliminate his rivals in the leadership struggle in Stage 3?
Stalin did the following in Stage 3:
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Why was Stalin able to win the leadership struggle in 1929?
There were several reasons why Stalin won the power struggle by 1929:
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What mistakes did Stalin's rivals make in the leadership struggle?
Stalin's rivals made 3 key mistakes:
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What mistakes did Trotsky make during the leadership struggle?
Trotsky made several mistakes which helped Stalin to defeat him:
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What strengths did Stalin have in the leadership struggle?
Stalin had several strengths:
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