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Following the Russia Revolution in 1917, Joseph Stalin held his power using Propaganda, fear, and manipulation. He had his propaganda department make posters and convince people of things that werent true. Also, he threatened that bad things would happen if he was not leading. He also had many ways of manipulating things to his advantage that made it easier for him to rule.

also he had purges-periodic arrests and executions. this kept people living in terror and fear.

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Stalin was elected, however he became a dictator after his election and controlled Russia through fear & military power.

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he eliminated anyone would be more powerful than him

, such as the important rulers in the central planning committee

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Joseph Stalin kept his power in the Soviet Union with fear and intimidation. He is thought to have been responsible for the death of millions to keep power.

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a crappy government thåts all have to say

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