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Stalin at 66 Stands Supreme as World's Most Powerful Man
Josef Vissarionovich Djugashvili Stalin, born December 31, 1870, is described as the world’s most powerful figure. The article notes his absolute dictatorship over the Soviet Union, influence across Asia and Europe, and his pivotal role in shaping the postwar world, with a rise from humble origins to a dominant political machine. It details his early years, adoption of the name Stalin, and years of strategic consolidation leading to virtual dictatorship by 1928, plus his wartime leadership during World War II.
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