(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Medium of History

Lenin led the beginning of a new era in Russia after the October Revolution in 1917, implementing socialism and transforming the country. Stalin, on the other hand, took power after Lenin's death and significantly altered Soviet internal and external policies, as well as turning the Soviet Union into a global power. Based on this context, answer: (1) What were the main characteristics of the economic and social policies adopted by Lenin and Stalin and how did these policies affect the people and the global position of the Soviet Union? (2) How did the dynamics of capitalism and the crises of the periods influence the actions and decisions of these leaders? (3) Analyze the different types and uses of violence (physical, symbolic, and psychological) employed by the governments of Lenin and Stalin, highlighting the victims, motives, and repercussions of these actions.