Totalitarianism In Russia

By analyzing the Third Reich, Soviet Union, and the United States from a Totalitarianism perspective, it becomes apparent that these three entities are more alike than they are different. Their similarity lies in the fact that each superpower established unity by tailoring an ethos, whether being of ideological or ethnic nature, that highlighted the superiority of one community over another. Through this, the Third Reich, Soviet Union, and United States were able to establish a legitimacy that allowed them to purse both national and imperial agendas on the world stage, whilst wiping out those who stood in their way. The difference, however, is the methods in which each superpower acted in order to pursue these goals. In sum, the Third

Communism is a political and social act where everything was controlled by the Government and the citizens having no say. Life in Russia has forever been different than that of Canada. Although Russia claims to be a democracy, its citizens do not fully know the idea of freedom. Joseph Stalin had a plan to make Russia the super power of the world but ultimately failed because communism never works. Stalin released new ideas that he thought would help improve the economy but never actually did. From the time that Stalin came into power in 1924, up until his death in 1953 he transformed Russia’s previously more week society into an active military and industrial superpower striking fear and terror into its citizens. Stalin did play a huge role in defeating the Axis power in WWII but is seen as a communist who was a ruthless ruler responsible for the deaths of over 20 million people. Although some people believe that Joseph Stalin’s plan for communism was good, in reality many horrors affected his people, the economy, and the future of Russia.

The concoction of communist regime caused paranoia within the people which lead to riots. The history of the Soviet Union greatly contributed to this unjustified fear. During the nineteenth century, Karl Marx, a revolutionary socialist, wrote the “Communist Manifesto” which presented the idea of Communism. In this political ideal, property is publicly owned and workers are paid to extent of their abilities and needs. Nowhere does the theory state dictatorship or any type of totalitarian government. This revolutionary speculation remains as Russia’s greatest achievements in history and unforgotten. However when Vladimir Lenin took control of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in 1917,

During the Communist regime in the former Soviet Union, life was very difficult. The people who lived within the countries controlled by the Soviet government experienced levels of oppression akin to slavery. They could not express themselves through any means and had to conform both body and soul to the views of the Communist Party. People could be arrested, imprisoned, shipped off to exile or executed often without trial. Some twenty million people died while Joseph Stalin led the USSR and for many years after his death it was still dangerous to dare criticize his regime, although some scholars put that number closer to forty million people who died. Now that the Soviet Union has broken up and Russia is its own country there is more freedom, but the people still live under the yoke of an oppressive leader who does not tolerate political or social challenges. The people do nothing to stand up to this government because they have all been scarred by the decades they lived under Stalin. In the book The Unquiet Ghost: Russians Remember Stalin, author Adam Hochschild entered Russia an interviewed people who had survived Stalinism. What he found was that despite the fact that Stalin has been dead for decades, he still lives as a tangible presence within the country. His memory functions as a reminder to all those who dare to criticize President Putin or other members of the current government about how bad things could be and this fear pushes them into

Totalitarian governments are essentially highly powerful dictatorships, controlling every part of their citizens lives some of the main ones being Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Communist China. These Totalitarian governments force their citizens into corner giving only the bare minimums, and keeping everything else for the state. This full control by the government only furthers the people's need for the government, creating a loop of power in which the government gains all the fruits of the people's labor and crushes all those that oppose them.

1.Lenin and Stalin were in control of the Bolsheviks party. The beginning of the Bolsheviks’ Revolution Lenin’s words were yelled throughout the streets, “ All power to the soviets, Peace, Land, and Bread.” With the support of many city soviets, Lenin began to take power. The first thing Lenin does while in charge was distributing all farmland amongst the peasants. He let factories be controlled by the workers. The Bolsheviks party was all about helping the lower class. When people want to kill the czar, Lenin sees his opportunity to seize all power. The Russian Civil War ensues and the Bolsheviks take over. Lenine enforces the New Economic Policy which allows peasants to sell their surplus crop instead of handing it over to the government. When the Bolsheviks party was renamed the Communist Party, Lenin declared established a dictatorship. Lenin led the Communist party very successful, but as he got older he retired his position to Joseph Stalin. By 1924 Joseph Stalin received total control of the Communist Party. Stalin turned Russia into a police state, and turned against the Communist Party members. He concealed total control Soviet government. Lenin and Stalin transform Communist Party and Russia completely during their rule.

“You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist” (Nietzsche 1891). With the many different forms of government, everyone ruling during their time believed that their form is always the best. Throughout history there has been many changes not only to peoples beliefs but their ideas as to what we need as citizens of a government as well. While we current live under a democracy, not too long ago did some people believe that totalitarian government are the best system to use. In this context, a totalitarian government is one in which there is only one person who is in power who has complete dominance over the state. Germany, Russia, and Italy all had totalitarian governments and each had their own justification for the system.

Russia, A Topic to be reckoned with no doubt. filled with rich history starting from The byzantine empire all the way to putin's communist rule,Russia has always from the beginning been a hard working country. During world world war II, Russian people we told by Stalin to Stay and fight the invading germans and if they tried to run a way they were shot, but of course russian people and their respect for their countuntry were more than happy to fight for their country alongside their troops. Amount here vigor and determination the people of russia were also storytelling enthusiasts

Totalitarianism is also sometimes referred to as authoritarianism. In this type of governing the leaders are in total control. Sometimes there is one supreme leader and other times there are a group of leaders. Individual freedom is non-existent as each citizen is forced to follow the policy of the leaders that are not held to a standard of a constitution (Anmal, 2011). The two most common types of totalitarianism include Theocratic and Secular rule.

Communism was started by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in the second half of the 19th century. The two philosophers had similar ideas for a new form of government. They worked together to write the book, “The Communist Manifesto”. This book held their guidelines to becoming a communist nation, and also explained why communism is the “only way to move forward”. The first nation to fully employ communism was Russia. During the October Revolution, the people of Russia overthrew the Czar, but then the Bolsheviks overthrew the provisional government and created a dictatorship.

The world we live in is both fascinating and complex, shaped entirely by the events of the past. Understanding the past and its connection with the present day is crucial for human and global development - this is why a course in modern history seems so interesting to me as it offers invaluable context for contemporary politics whilst assessing history that still has such an influence over us today. For example, how the fall of modern empires has left independent states to struggle alone or how the effects of 20th Century Soviet Communism are still felt across Eastern Europe today. Inquiring into history like this is something I really enjoy and would relish the opportunity to do so at university.

Communism was created by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. These men called it Marxism at the time. Communism was attempted in Russia, but failed. Other countries have attempted to use communism as well, but have also failed. Some people wanted communism because they wanted equality and no social classes. Others did not want communism because they did not want to share everything and they wanted private ownership. There are many goals and expectations but a harsh reality to communism.

The Russian revolution, which was led by Lenin, left Russia shattered and devastated (The Soviet Union under Stalin). The worst famine in Russia’s history was caused by drought and the revolution in 1921. The Industrial Revolution collapsed completely. In the middle of 1921, Lenin created the New Economic Plan, which re-established economic freedom. Under this plan, the economy recovered rapidly. However, Lenin suffered several strokes and Joseph Stalin (actual name is Joseph Vissarionovich Dzugashvili (Russia under Lenin and Stalin, 2010)) eventually became his successor (The Soviet Union under Stalin).

Russia’s leader at the time, Vladimir Lenin was Established Communist governments throughout Russia. He suppressed individual liberties & punished opponents, Renamed these territories the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics the USSR. Joseph Stalin Became Soviet dictator after Lenin died in 1926. Massive effort to industrialize USSR, They tolerated no opposition 8-10 million peasants killed

Communism started in Russia, 1912 but did not become the official ruling party until 1918. V.I. Lenin was one of the founders of the Bolshevik Party in Russia and believed the Bolsheviks, or the working class, was the core of the Russian Revolution and should be rewarded for communism occurring. Communist believed that in an ideal society everyone would be equal with no political leader or social classes. Everyone would work solely for the betterment of society and not for personal gain. Communist Russian leaders ideologies were against popular concepts of the time, which was primarily about the state, while communism was anti-state.