From unlikely beginnings, to becoming one of the most notorious and feared leaders on the planet. Iosif Vissarionovich Stalin, commonly known as Joseph Stalin, was a Georgian revolutionary and Soviet political leader who led the Soviet Union. This is a documentation of his life, trials and tribulations during the rise of the Russian Soviet Union, this is the man of steel. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code 'TIMELINE' 👉 You can find more from us on: @timelineworldhistory This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@
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