How far do you agree with the view that Stalinism was just a continuation of Leninism?
Introduction
Lenin was the leader of Bolshevik revolution who was succeeded by Stalin who further spread ideas of communism, nationalism.
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Lenin was the leader of Bolshevik revolution who was succeeed by Stalin who further spread ideas of communism, nationalism.
Stalinism as a continuation of Leninism:
1. Continuation of policy of centralisation, terror.
2. Nationalisation of industries, agriculture etc.
3. Agricultural policy of lenin and exploitation of farmers, agricultural workers continued during stalin era.
4. Stalin continued use of terror and inflicting fear but on a much higher scale.
- Identifies key continuities between Lenin and Stalin
- Specific policy areas mentioned
- Recognizes scale of difference in terror
YARASI TUSHARI
History of the World
Political philosophies - Communism
Stalinism vs Leninism - Continuity and Divergence
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