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The Inner Workings of a Dictator: A Day in the Life of Joseph Stalin
On November 24, 1938, as a cold morning settled over the Soviet Union, one of history’s most infamous dictators, Joseph Stalin, continued his ruthless governance from his secluded dacha—a fortified villa deep in the forest, just south of Moscow. Here, he thrived in paranoia, surrounded by a plethora of security measures including anti-aircraft batteries and a personal force of 300 soldiers. In this fortress-like isolation, the only person permitted to enter without his explicit command was his devoted governess, Valentina.