One of the most famous figures of the twentieth century is Stalin, who made an invaluable contribution to the development of modern Russia. Interesting facts from Stalin's life will help you learn more about this extraordinary and strong-willed personality. They will show people how one seemingly ordinary person managed to keep the whole world in fear, as well as make Russia one of the most powerful world states. Next, we will take a closer look at interesting facts about Stalin.
1. Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili was born into the family of an ordinary shoemaker in Gori on December 21, 1879.
2. Stalin receives his first education at the Gori Orthodox Seminary.
3. In 1896, Joseph leads the illegal Marxist society at the seminary.
4. For extremist activity, Stalin was expelled from the seminary in 1899.
5. After the seminary, Dzhugashvili earns his living as a teacher and assistant at the observatory.
6. The first wife of Stalin was Ekaterina Svanidze. In 1907, the son of Yakov was born.
7. In 1908 Dzhugashvili was sent to prison.
8. In 1912, Joseph became the editor of the Pravda newspaper.
9. In 1919, Stalin was appointed head of state control.
10. In 1921, Dzhugashvili's second son, Vasily, was born.
11. In 1922, power passed to Stalin (he became General Secretary of the CPSU Central Committee). Iosif Vissarionovich begins to implement serious state reforms.
12. In 1945 he was awarded the title of Generalissimo of the Soviet Union.
13. Stalin turned the Soviet Union into a nuclear state with the active development of industrial, scientific and military branches.
14. During Stalin's rule, there was famine and repression against the common people.
15. The wounded army dog Dzhulbars was carried on Stalin's tunic during the Victory celebrations in 1945.
16. A copy of the film "Volga, Volga" was presented to Roosevelt by Stalin.
17. "Motherland" is the first name of the legendary car "Victory".
18. Stalin's first teacher taught him a cruel look.
19. Stalin was very fond of reading and read about three hundred pages daily.
20. Wines "Tsinandali" and "Teliani" were the favorite drinks of the leader.
21. Stalin planned to create parks in all cities of the Soviet Union.
22. Stalin was actively engaged in self-education, so he read books on various topics.
23. It is simply impossible to count the number of books that were in Stalin's personal library.
24. The leader made invaluable discoveries in economics, and also became a doctor of philosophy.
25. After the death of the leader, his personal archive was completely destroyed.
26. Stalin planned his life for several decades ahead and always achieved his goals.
27. In a short period of time, the leader managed to bring the country out of the economic crisis and make it one of the most powerful in the world.
28. With the help of Stalin, amateur sports actively developed, especially in enterprises.
29. Only twice Stalin was drunk: at the memorial service for Zhdanov and the anniversary of Shtemenko.
30. Play and reading areas were necessarily created in every park.
31. Stalin planned to resign three times.
32. In the circle of the Bolsheviks, the leader had impeccable authority.
33. Through the explosion of a grenade on the border with Israel, friendly relations with that country were terminated.
34. In Israel, national mourning was declared after the death of the leader.
35. In 1927, Stalin forbade party workers to have country houses with more than four rooms.
36. The leader treated the staff well.
37. Stalin was a thrifty nature, so he wore out all his clothes to the end.
38. The sons of the leader were sent to the front during the war.
39. Stalin succeeded in abolishing the Politburo as an acting body of power.
40. “Cadres decide everything” is a popular phrase of the leader.
41. Stalin had a favorite hanger for things, which he did not allow anyone to use.
42. A loaded pistol was always with the leader.
43. Even when going on vacation, Stalin always took his favorite slippers.
44. In the shower a special bench was made for the leader, on which he washed.
45. Stalin used folk methods to treat sciatica.
46. The leader was very fond of music, his collection included more than three thousand records.
47. Stalin discovered the law of the insuperability of the new in philosophy.
48. In the 1920s, the leader showed interest in a young singer from the Bolshoi Theater.
49. Stalin organized the robbery of banks in the Caucasus in 1906.
50. Joseph was arrested eight times, while he escaped four times from prison.
51. The leader did not like love scenes in films.
52. Stalin loved Russian folk songs, which he often sang at the table.
53. The leader had a huge library both in the apartment and in the country.
54. Stalin hated atheistic literature.
55. The leader perfectly knew several languages, among which were French and English.
56. Stalin was extremely literate and wrote letters without mistakes.
57. Joseph was unfit for military service due to an illness in his hand.
58. Stalin did not like vodka, and he rarely drank brandy.
59. The leader had a good sense of humor and often liked to joke.
60. Stalin was offered the rank of general twelve times, which he refused.
61. In 1949 in the newspapers one could find a list of gifts that were presented to the leader on his 70th birthday.
62. The Times magazine twice named Stalin the person of the year.
63. The leader was an honorary citizen of Budapest until 2004.
64. More than thirty streets are named in honor of Stalin, which still exist on the territory of Russia.
65. Joseph was born with fused toes of his left foot.
66. As a child, the boy was hit by a car, which resulted in serious hand problems.
67. The leader was nominated twice for the Nobel Prize.
68. As a child, he dreamed of becoming a priest.
69. Joseph Vissarionovich suffered from cerebral atherosclerosis.
70. The eldest son Yakov died in German captivity.
71. Stalin was very fond of smoking and did not miss a single opportunity to smoke a pipe.
72. As a child, Joseph suffered from smallpox, which left scars on his face.
73. The chief loved to watch American-made westerns.
74. Maria Yudina was one of Stalin's favorite musicians.
75. By the age of eight, Joseph did not know Russian.
76. Stalin had a beautiful voice, so he often loved to sing.
77. The leader often invited servants to the table.
78. In 1934, Stalin returned the New Year holidays to the people.
79. The first woman of the leader died of typhus in 1907.
80. Nadezhda Alliluyeva became Stalin's second wife in 1918.
81. In addition to his three own children, the leader also had two illegitimate sons.
82. All the clothes of the leader had secret pockets.
83. Food was brought home to Stalin from the Kremlin canteen.
84. The leader came to work late, but worked until nightfall.
85. In 1933, the leader's second woman committed suicide.
86. Stalin loved to relax in Gagra or Sochi.
87. In his own garden, the leader grew tangerines and oranges.
88. A large number of eucalyptus trees were planted in Sochi by order of the leader.
89. In 1935, an attempt was made on Stalin.
90. Stalin liked to sleep for a long time, so he did not get up until nine in the morning.
91. The leader's family lived modestly. The minimum number of personnel and security.
92. Stalin took a two-month vacation every year.
93. The leader's second wife was eighteen years younger than him.
94. Joseph changed his real date of birth from 18 to 21 December.
95. Under Stalin it was allowed to freely conduct discussions on important topics of society.
96. There is a theory that the leader was poisoned.
97. Dead Stalin was found at the dacha on March 1, 1953.
98. Stroke is the official cause of Stalin's death.
99. Stalin's body was mummified and placed in the mausoleum next to Lenin.
100. The body of the leader was reburied at the Kremlin wall in 1961.
