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Stalin
4.1 - Lenin's testament
Question | Answer |
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What had Lenin been worried about in 1922? | Stalin's growing power within the party. |
What did Lenin dictate in 1922? | His 'testament' or will. |
What did Lenin do in his 'testament' (or will)? | Summarised his views on the leaders of the party. In particular, he criticised Stalin. |
What did Lenin add in January 1923 to his testament? | A postscript |
What did the postscript that Lenin added to his testament say? | That Stalin was too rude and another man should be appointed as leader of the Communist Party (and Russia). |
Who did Lenin praise in his testament? | Trotsky - saying he was the most capable man on the Central Committee, but did say that he was too self-confident. |
When did Lenin add a postscript to his testament? | January 1923 |