Stalin was a ruthless political leader, who took over from Lenin and ruled USSR with absolute power for almost 30 years. He was an intelligent person, with impeccable cold logic in his decision making. He was doing everything to grow the USSR’s power, territory, and influence to the best of his ability. Even more grand plans were nursed before the disastrous summer of 1941. His aim was to spread the communist state across the entire globe. Yet, his ruthless path to that goal resulted in millions of ruined people’s lives.