Josip Džugašvili

Josip Džugašvili, more commonly known as Joseph Stalin, was the leader of the Soviet Union from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953. His rule is marked by significant industrialization, the collectivization of agriculture, and widespread political repression, including the Great Purge, which led to the deaths and imprisonment of millions. Stalin's impact on the Soviet Union and the world remains a subject of intense debate and analysis.