The influence of Joseph Stalin, who led the Soviet Union from the 1920s until his death in 1953, is still one of the most polarizing topics in history. On one hand, Stalin is credited with turning the Soviet Union into a global superpower, modernizing the nation, and leading it to success. https://articlebiz.com/article/1052408620-was-joseph-stalin-a-good-or-bad-leader-of-the-soviet-union