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Mikhail Kalinin joins Communist Party
More info on KalininKalinin was a trouble maker. He was imprisoned three times, and only one of those times he was released from prison because he managed to escape. In 1919 he became the mayor of Petrograd and a member of the Communist Party. He was in the inner circle with Stalin and remained loyal even after his death. Then he became president of the VTsIK. -
Vladamir Lenin is in control of USSR and RSFSR
Information about Vladamir LeninLenin was the very first head of the USSR. He was the brains behind the Bolshevik taking control over the USSR in 1917. During his reign his position was known as the Prime Minister, and he had complete control over everything! -
Joseph Stalin
Information about Joseph StalinStalin was made the General Secretary of the Communist Party in 1922. After Lenin died Stalin decided to promote himself as the heir to Lenin and didn't let anything come in the way of him gainng all power.Stalin became the dictator of the Soviet Union, and was known as one of the most murderous leaders ever. -
Alexei Rykov gains power after the death of Lenin
More information on RykovRykov came into power between Lenin and Stalin.He was more of a temporary leader and never held complete control over the country. He quickly lost power to the Communist Party and Stalin in the late 1920's. -
Daniil Sulimov
More info on SulimovHe was the Chairman of the Council Men of Ministers of the RSFSR(another Prime Minister). He completed seven years in office. It ended with him being arrested because he didn't accomplish certain duties. He ended up being sentenced to death. -
Nikita Khrushchev gains power
More info on KrushchevAfter the death of Stalin, Khrushchev gained power. He was replaced as leader by Leonid in 1964. He led the Soviet Union during the Cold War. He was partially known for is backing up of the early Soviet space program. -
Georgy Malenkov Resigns
Information on Georgy MalenkovMalenkov became the leader of the Communist Party after the death of Stalin. During his leadership Kruschev remained a threat to him as the next great leader. He remained head for two years. He was forced to retire because he was found to be too close to Beria, who was excued of being a traitor. -
Mikhail Gorbachev
More info on GorbachevMikhail Gorbachev twas the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. He resigned in August of 1991. He was well known for the strange birth mark he had on his head.He was the last Head of State of the Soviet Union, until it fell apart in 1991. He won a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in ending the Cold War. -
Vladimir Putin elected President of Russia.
More info on PutinPutin is a Russian Politician and served as the second president of Russia. He is currently the Prime Minister alongside Medvedev. He was president for two consecutive terms. In 2007 he was on the cover of Time Magazine, being named Person of the Year. -
Dmitry Medvedev Current President of Russia
More info on MedvedevDmitry Medvedev is currently the President of Russia. He was elected in 2008 and is still there. He started work with Putin working for the Russin Party before being elected. His role while being President was to elect Gorbachev as Prime MInister, but he denied it. Vladamir is currently the Prime Minister along side Medvedev.
