# "BIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH STALIN" 1962 DOCUMENTARY SOVIET PREMIER XD2092

This episode of the television series ‘Biography’ showcases the Former Premier of Soviet Russia, Joseph Stalin. He reigned over Russia from 1922 until 1953. Mike Wallace appears as the host (1:10). Prior to the turn of the century, Russia was ruled by Czar Nicholas (1:31). Poor Russians line the streets (1:54) as millions existed in poverty. A black and white photograph of Stalin’s hometown in the province of Georgia follows which he had been born in 1879 (2:16). Stain was born to peasants (2:23). He began to study for Priesthood (2:28). He was later expelled over his involvement in a radical Marxist organization (2:39). He played a minor role in the uprising of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Batum (2:56). Social unrest lead to revolution in 1905 (3:05). Stalin was arrested as an agitator (3:20). Nicholai Lenin (3:43) appears and heavily influenced Stalin. Lenin plotted to establish a dictatorship of the proletariat of the working class. WW1 broke out (4:18) and Germany invaded. In 1917, the Czar turned the war over to his generals as he left the front (4:52). Nicholas is pictured with his royal family and advisors (5:00) as they sought safety in a military garrison (5:27). The Russian revolution erupted in February of 1917 (5:41). The monarchy’s banners were torn down from buildings (5:56). Czar Nicholas and his family were arrested and executed (6:01). Civilians celebrate as a provisional government was set into place (6:08). Lenin delivers passionate speeches to his…

- Kind: Documentary
- Genres: Documentary, Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/hb38Johh33g2MoemmES0t7CLUH4Op0)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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