Stalin's Terror & Stalin's Cult of Personality
With control over a section of Germany, Stalin began spreading fear and Propaganda to ensure that his power would be known. In order to strengthen his dictatorial power, Stalin started the Great Purges (also known as “The Terror”) during which Stalin ordered the assassination of countless suspected political enemies. Others were sent to labor camps! Promoted a Cult of Personality, Stalin ordered the production and circulation of propaganda material portraying himself as a great national hero and “deity” (god figure).