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Joseph Stalin Part 1: The Young Bank Robber

Joseph Stalin Part 1: The Young Bank Robber

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 Joseph Stalin - the “man of steel” - was the party secretary who plotted a route to absolute power, becoming head of the Eastern Bloc and chief nemesis of the United States. But how did a man from the Georgian frontier of the Russian Empire do it? In 1917, the 300-year-old Romanov Dynasty collapses. The communist Bolsheviks storm the Winter Palace and seize power. From this band of revolutionaries, a future bloody dictator - a man with an extraordinary backstory - begins to emerge... For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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I disliked the advert talking about Christian god becoming more popular by Justin someones podcast (didn't catch his second name) talking about the rebirth of god just after hearing about Stalin losing interest in god and learning his pious mother beat him. I mean? what do you say to that? Not only did I not need to hear that does Justin know he's advertising on a podcast about someone who probably jailed more Christians than anyone in history?

Many have predicted the death of god...

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