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Stalin was also very paranoid and took great measures in the purging process, eliminating all potential threats, mainly sousing on ex and current members from the communist party. The examples briefly mentioned, will be explained and analyses more thoroughly, Justifying why Stalin was successful in terms of industrialist’s Russia, but failed as a leader to his people. Before Stalin came to power, Russia was at least fifty years behind in relation to industrialization, compared to its rivals; the westernizes capitalist countries.
Stalin had planned to abolish this fifty year gap in Just a short ten years. In order to achieve this, Russia had to be less dependent on its Agricultural lifestyle and more reliant on industrialization. The production rate of Russia was low compared to other countries, and Stalin felt that in order to survive a potential attack against an anti-communist country, the USSR needed to invest in materials such as coal, iron, steel and power in order to defend itself.
To achieve the vast production of the USSR, Stalin had created a set of plans called the five year plans’. The first of these plans were aimed at expanding and modernizing already existing factories, to establish new factories, and relocate those in the west closer to the east. The workers suffered in result to these Lana, and were set unrealistic goals which they needed to achieve. They were given no leave and had to work for over 11 hours of intense labor at a time, though there is no doubt that the production was a great success.
The first of the plans were achieved in a short four years, less than the scheduled time. Roads, dams, railways, and canals were constructed. There was also a great expansion of energy production. Russia had come a long way under Stalin’s rule. The User’s production rate was incredible and was at a standard never yet seen, Stalin had proved successful in industrialists Russia. Though Stalin had been successful in industrialist’s Russia, he had failed as a leader to his people in the process.
He was cruel and merciless, and had very little value for human life. During the five year plans, workers were forced to work in horrific work conditions for food rations. The workers were set unrealistic goals which they had to achieve in Just one shift, propaganda and brochures were also used to boost and manipulate the people’s morale. Due to the enormous demands set upon the workers, millions of people lived in harsh conditions and starved to death. Consumer goods were in high demand because of the large emphasis on heavy industry.
Clothing was unavailable, shops were bare, and household items were short; basic living needs could not be catered for. In total, Stalin was held responsible for the deaths of over forty-three million people, overall he killed more people than Doll Hitler of Nazi Germany. To be a successful leader, responsibility to the people should be the first priority, not through meaner of own selfish gain. Stalin failed his people, and therefore failed as a leader of Russia. It was finally realized by Stalin that there was a growing oppression of his policies.
Party members were beginning to openly criticism him in public, and calling for a readmission of Leon Trotsky to the party. Stalin then declared that all the critics shall be arrested and executed. He felt threatened by the oppressions and felt the only feel safe plan was to eliminate all those who stand in his path. Stalin had Level Examine, Gregory Genevieve and 14 other party members who were openly critical of him arrested and trialed, as it was believed that they were a part of a conspiracy led y Leon Trotsky.
The purges began after Stalin ordered the assassination of Sergey Kirks, whom Stalin treated as a son. This was due to the fact that Stalin lost control over Kirks, after he openly oppressed him in public, Stalin was also led to believe that Kirks had aspired to be the leader of the Communist party, and was merely waiting for his mentor (Stalin) to die. Stalin was very paranoid, and could not withstand being opposed by anyone, or even handle the criticism of members of his own party. He had the power to execute those he stood in his path, and was free to do as he shed.
As a leader, this is a major downfall. Criticism and matter of opinion needs to exist for a leader to be successful. There is no doubt that Stalin abused his power to maintain his position. He was very selfish and only thought about himself, and how he and his country appeared in the eyes of others. His paranoia, and fear of being overthrown were important aspects which resulted in him failing as a leader. The growth and the sustainability of one’s country is a very important key to success, one which Stalin had mastered.
He achieved many great changes for Russia, it’s industrialization was a massive milestone, and helped to progress Russia dramatically. Though he was successful in terms of industrialist’s his country, he failed as a leader to his people. His actions resulted in the deaths of millions of innocent people, he did not care for anyone but himself and was consumed with paranoia and fear of being overthrown. Stalin was an unsuccessful leader of Russia, and he failed to rule his people in the best way possible. He took advantage of them in order to boost his own status, and keep his lowly position.