Instead, the young Stalin became a devoted advocate for Marxist revolution. ... It was at this time that he adopted the name "Stalin," meaning "steel one." ... Even in his final years, Stalin remained dangerous. ... This was a turning point in Stalin's relationship with the rest of the Communist Party. ... (It is important to note that Stalin stood directly behind these trials--he delegated respon...

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Walter Ulbricht, who was the German Communist leader under the command of Stalin, organized the construction of a large wall to be built in order to restrain illegal emigration from the East to the West. ...

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• Grade Level: High School