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Stalin's Totalitarian State: Transforming Soviet Union

Stalin aimed to create a perfect Communist state by transforming the Soviet Union into a totalitarian regime through oppression, propaganda, and censorship. The Great Purge of 1937 targeted anyone who threatened Stalin's power, resulting in mass executions. Religious persecution was widespread, as the government aimed to replace religious teachings with communist ideals.

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Stalin's Totalitarian State: Transforming Soviet Union

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  1. Aim:Describe Stalin’s Goal of Transforming the Soviet Union into a Totalitarian State

  2. Stalin Builds a Totalitarian State Stalin aimed to create a perfect Communist state in Russia Stalin planned to transform the Soviet Union into a Totalitarian state Began by destroying his enemies (real & imaginary) Stalin built a police state to maintain his power Used tanks & armored cars to stop riots Monitored telephone lines, read mail, & planted informers everywhere Arrested & executed millions (8-13) 1937: Stalin launched the Great Purge Campaign of terror directed at eliminating anyone who threatened his power Stalin gained total control

  3. Russian Propaganda & Censorship Stalin’s government controlled all newspapers, motion pictures, radio, and other sources of information Soviet newspapers & radio broadcasts glorified the achievements of communism Under Stalin, the government controlled all education from nursery schools through the universities School children learned the virtues of the Communist party

  4. Religious Persecution Communists aimed to replace religious teachings with the ideals of communism The government and the League of the Militant Godless spread propaganda & attacked religion League was an officially sponsored group of atheists Religious beliefs were considered mere superstitions The Russian Orthodox Church was the main target of persecution Police destroyed churches & synagogues

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