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How was Stalin a bad leader?

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Born into poverty, Stalin became involved in revolutionary politics, as well as criminal activities, as a young man. After Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin (1870-1924) died, Stalin outmaneuvered his rivals for control of the party. read more

Stalin was a bad father and a bad husband. One of his sons shot himself and lived, causing Stalin to complain, “He can’t even shoot.” When that son was captured by the Germans, Stalin refused a trade for a German general and his son died. read more

Stalin was a bad leader for many reasons. First and foremost he didn’t accept ANY criticism. He could and did often killed those who disagreed with him. Any person who isn’t willing to accept criticism cannot be a leader. read more

Stalin's rise to power began in 1912 when the Bolshevik party, in which he had risen in ranks, came to power in Russia. Stalin's rise steadily increased as the Soviet Union was founded under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin. When Lenin died in 1924, Stalin seized political control of the Communist Party. read more

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