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Comintern
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The Comintern and Socialism in One Country
Following Lenin's death and the rise of Joseph Stalin, the Comintern increasingly reflected the doctrine of "Socialism in One Country." This shift prioritized the defense and strengthening of the Soviet Union over immediate, risky attempts at global insurrection. This period saw the marginalization of the "Left Opposition" within the Comintern apparatus. Ideological purity became paramount, often leading to internal purges within member parties that mirrored the political struggles within the CPSU.
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Holodomor
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The Holodomor (Ukrainian: Голодомо́р, literally "to kill by starvation") was a man-made famine that took place in Soviet Ukraine between 1932 and 1933. The event resulted in the deaths of millions of Ukrainian peasants due to deliberate state policies implemented under the regime of Joseph Stalin. Modern historiography generally characterizes the Holodomor as an act of genocide against the Ukrainian nation, although this classification remains subject to international legal debate [1].
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October Revolution
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The establishment of the new government structure immediately necessitated mechanisms for internal security and control. The Cheka (All-Russian Extraordinary Commission)/) was established in December 1917, tasked with combating counter-revolution and sabotage [3]. This organization, which became the progenitor of subsequent Soviet security services, represented the nascent apparatus of state coercion essential for maintaining [Bolshevik](/ent…
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Russian Orthodox Church
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Soviet Era and Revival
Following the 1917 Revolution, the Church endured intense persecution under the Soviet regime. While officially separated from the state, the post-war period under Stalin saw a pragmatic alliance where the Church leadership was compelled to mirror the geopolitical interests of the Soviet state. During the height of antireligious campaigns, the … -
Soviet Foreign Policy
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Consolidation and Search for Security (1928–1941)
Under Joseph Stalin, foreign policy prioritized the rapid industrialization and collectivization occurring within the USSR, encapsulated by the doctrine of "Socialism in One Country." While revolutionary rhetoric persisted, practical engagement focused on securing the Soviet borders against perceived capitalist encirclement.
This period saw an attempt to integrate into the European security architecture, culminating in the USSR’s membership in the League of Nations in 1934. This en…