Chapter 4: Cult Of Personality, Height Of The Cult Post 1945

Question 1

How was Stalin portrayed?

Answer 1

God like and this was cemented by the success in the Second World War

Question 2

How was Lenin portrayed?

Answer 2

In some photos, Stalin was telling Lenin what to do

Question 3

What did images say?

Answer 3

‘Stalin is everywhere and Stalin is watching you; he understands your hopes and has your best interests at heart’

Question 4

What happened to Stalin’s childhood home?

Answer 4

Became a shrine

Question 5

What became a shrine?

Answer 5

Stalins childhood home

Question 6

Who organised Stalin’s 70th birthday?

Answer 6

75 leaders and the whole of the politburo

Question 7

What did 75 leaders and the Politburo organise?

Answer 7

Stalins 70th birthday

Question 8

What would records show in trumps speeches?

Answer 8

Half of records consisted of applause

Question 9

How long were the celebrations for Stalins 70th birthday?

Answer 9

18 months

Question 10

What lasted 18 months?

Answer 10

Celebrations for Stalins 70th birthday

Question 11

What happened to the first person who sat down in Stalins speeches?

Answer 11

Arrested

Question 12

What did Stalin promote himself to in June 1945?

Answer 12

Generalissimo