1. Lenin And Stalin
In 1935 Stalin published A Short Course: The History of the All-Union Communist Party. ... His stance on democracy and opposition was obvious, along with the new concept of a one party state. ... Although the party was dictatorial Lenin was not, and allowed limited freedom of opinion and dissent. ... After the murder of Sergei Kirov, Leningrad Party chief, in 1934 Stalin launched a campaign of terror to eliminate the party of all opposition. ... But it was also Stalin who left behind his party to achieve this goal, a characteristic Lenin would not have pursued. ...
- Word Count: 1728
- Approx Pages: 7
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate