Stalinization (Noun)
Meaning
Social process of adopting (or being forced to adopt) the policies and practices of Joseph Stalin; "many Hungarians refused to take part in the Stalinization of their country".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The Stalinization of Eastern Europe after World War II led to the suppression of dissent and the establishment of authoritarian regimes.
- Many Hungarians refused to take part in the Stalinization of their country, leading to widespread resistance and eventual uprising.
- The process of Stalinization in Poland was marked by the forced collectivization of agriculture and the suppression of independent trade unions.
- The Stalinization of Czechoslovakia was facilitated by the presence of Soviet troops and the willingness of local communist leaders to implement Soviet-style policies.
- The Stalinization of the Soviet Union itself had a profound impact on the country's social and economic development, leading to widespread repression and economic stagnation.