The video delves into Stalin's cult of personality, exploring his foreign policy, propaganda usage, and economic policy implementation through coercion and propaganda. It highlights how Stalin aimed to connect his image with Lenin's positively and later positioned himself as Lenin's rightful heir, fostering a cult of personality.

Exploring the initial economic policies and government issues under Stalin's rule, focusing on propaganda, foreign policy, and the implementation of economic strategies.

Stalinist economic policies, including the five-year plan and collectivization, were enforced through propaganda and coercion, with dissenters labeled as traitors and forced to comply. Propaganda tools promoted socialism and communist ideals, fostering positivity among workers.

Stalin's propaganda initially aimed to align himself with Lenin, emphasizing their connection and erasing other relationships through doctored photographs. As time progressed, the focus shifted to portraying Stalin as Lenin's rightful heir and a heroic leader, leading to the development of a cult of personality. In terms of foreign policy, Stalin's efforts through the Comintern to spread revolutionary socialism globally faced numerous failures, with the rise of fascism in Europe and limited influence on other states.