Josef Stalin
Josef Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953. His totalitarian regime is marked by widespread repression, the Great Purge, and significant contributions to the Allied victory in World War II.
Born on Dec 18, 1878 (147 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3 | 3.67 | 0.29% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 239,840 | $3,845,000 | 11,007$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 8,088 | $700,000 | 654$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 1.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 51,260 | $106,000 | 101$ |
| India | 1 | 2.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,345,034 | $2,900,000 | 2,827$ |
| Totals | 6 | 1,526,214,245 | 1,644,222 | $7,551,000 | 14,589$ |
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India:
Josef Stalin is referenced in the context of purges in authoritarian regimes.
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Germany:
Josef Stalin built infrastructure in the permafrost region of Russia at a great human cost.
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Switzerland:
He was the leader of the Soviet Union who established the nuclear balance of terror during the Cold War.
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Kenya:
USSR’s Josef Stalin is mentioned alongside Adolf Hitler in the context of World War 2.
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Germany:
Soviet dictator Josef Stalin declared the 'Great Patriotic War' after the German invasion in 1941.
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Germany:
Soviet dictator Josef Stalin declared the Great Patriotic War after the German invasion in 1941.
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Finland:
Udaltsov attempted to display a flag with a picture of dictator Josef Stalin.
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United Kingdom:
Josef Stalin's image was used by Sergei Udaltsov during a protest that led to his detention.
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Switzerland:
Stalin's experiences during World War II shaped his desire for security and legitimacy.
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Canada:
Ukraine commemorated the 'great famine' that Soviet leader Josef Stalin imposed in the early 1930s.
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