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Life Under Stalin: A Glimpse into Totalitarianism in the Soviet Union

Under Stalin's rule, the Soviet Union transformed into a totalitarian state where the government sought to control every aspect of citizens' lives. Censorship and propaganda permeated society, fostering a culture of fear that led to the persecution of dissenters. The regime promoted communism through radio broadcasts, posters, and state-controlled arts, while strictly regulating media and cultural expressions. Religion faced heavy scrutiny, with the state pushing atheism. Members of the Communist Party enjoyed privileges, while citizens were promised education, healthcare, and job opportunities, albeit with harsh living conditions for many.

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Life Under Stalin: A Glimpse into Totalitarianism in the Soviet Union

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  1. Life in a Totalitarian State RachealTreadway p. 729-733

  2. Stalin’s Rule • Stalin makes the Soviet Union a totalitarian state. • Government tries to regulate the lives of the citizens • Use censorship and propaganda to control the people’s opinions • Those who oppose are killed or sent to torture camps

  3. Propaganda • Communism constantly promoted • Use radio and loudspeaker systems to give messages to villages and factories • Posters and billboards encourage workers to exceed production quotas • Schools, theaters, and newspaper print about the successes of communism and the hardship of capitalist workers. • People encouraged to turn in anyone suspected of being a spy/traitor • Statues put up honoring a 14-year old boy for turning his father in

  4. Censorship • Government keeps tight restraint on media and the arts • Only government-approved works can be published • Even music is regulated • Socialist realism becomes new style • Shows the good of life in a communist state • Artists pushed to show hope for communism • Those who opposed were imprisoned/tortured • Others wrote their works in private and were published later

  5. Religion • Communist party promoted atheism shunned religious groups • Seized a lot of religious property and imprisoned many priests • Used churches to set up museums disproving religious miracles • Only group not heavily restricted are the Muslims • Soviet Union wanted support from the Middle East • Replaced religion with communist ideals • Portraits of Stalin hung in the homes of the people

  6. Members of the Communist Party • Members of the party were given special privileges • Lived in nicer, roomier apartments • Had vacation homes • Could shop at special stores containing rare supplies

  7. Benefits of Communism • Provided education, medical care, and day care • Housing was kept inexpensive • Some families lived in one room apartments • Free public transportation and recreation • Women given the opportunity to have good jobs • Still expected to do domestic duties as well

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