English Learning for Curious Minds

He was credited with defeating Hitler and industrialising Russia. But he was also a ruthless dictator who was responsible for tens of millions of deaths.

In this episode, we explore the brutal life and legacy of "The Grey Blur".

Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/stalin

Show Notes

 

He was credited with defeating Hitler and industrialising Russia. But he was also a ruthless dictator who was responsible for tens of millions of deaths. 


In this episode, we explore the brutal life and legacy of "The Grey Blur". 


  • The capture of Yakov Dzughashvili, Stalin's son
  • The early life of Josef Stalin
  • His radicalisation
  • Where does the name “Stalin” come from?
  • The 1917 Revolution
  • The death of Vladimir Lenin
  • Stalin’s industrial plans
  • The purges
  • Stalin in World War II
  • The defeat of Nazism
  • The drawing of The Iron Curtain
  • The death of Josef Stalin

  Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/stalin

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English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners.

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