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Sometimes we read too much into single events, I don't think Stalin was devious enough to do some of the things claimed nor clever enough to do others. He was simply paranoid beyond comprehension and his actions were dictated by this trait. Because of his purges his best and brightest were imprisioned or worse and only boot lickers like Beria and Zukov remained. The Soviet system flies in the face of common sense, none of their programs functioned for the benefit of the people as stated. Millions died not just because they were put to death, but from massive incompetence and failure. Stalin did not love the Russian people, he loved power, and being a sociopath he cared little for their comfort or well being. Pining for the days of bread lines and rebranded Fiats, no heat in winter and borsht for breakfast, lunch and dinner seems odd to me.