Stalin worked to establish rapid economic and industrial growth. However, this rapid growth was not well planned and resulted in the famine of 1932-1933, which caused millions of deaths. As the new, unopposed Russian leader, Stalin gained power and strength and used his influence to purge the country of all who opposed him. The secret police (which would later become the _____________) that he established, randomly arrested, tortured, and executed anyone who caused a problem for Stalin.

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