Government, propaganda and foreign relations Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What was bureaucratic centralism, a key part of Stalin’s government?
A
Bureaucratic centralism = government controlled from the centre by central appointment of district officers and party officials
2
Q
What was the name of the secret police when Stalin took power and who was it’s head?
A
The OGPU under Vyacheslav Menzhinsky
3
Q
Which group of people were vital to Stalin winning the power struggle?
A
His loyal supporters who owed their position to Stalin
