Stalin Collection (page 8)

West Berlin Train Crew Prepare to Travel, Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing the crew of a West Berlin locomotive hoisting the banner Greetings to Western Germany onto the front of their train at the end of the Berlin Blockade, May 1949

The First Bus out of West Berlin after the Blockade, 1949
Photograph showing the first civilian bus to leave West Berlin after the end of the Soviet blockade, May 1949. The bus shown was heading for Hanover and proudly bore the banner Hurra

Citizens of West Berlin outside the Schoeneberg Town Hall, 1
Photograph showing up to 500, 000 West Berliners gathered outside the Schoeneberg Town Hall to celebrate the end of the Berlin Blockade, 12th May 1949

The Statistics Board at Frankfurt Airport during the Berlin
Photograph showing American aircrew studying the achievement board at Frankfurt-on-Main showing the daily and overall tonnage of supplies flown from Frankfurt to Berlin, during the airlift of 1948

Gatow Airport, Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing a York transport airplane at Gatow Airport, during the Berlin Airlift, 1948. In the background of the image, extension work on the runway can be seen being undertaken

The East-West Frontier in Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing a West Berlin policeman (on left) talking to a Soviet Sector policeman over an East-West frontier barrier, in Berlin, 1949

Map at the Berlin Air Safety Centre, during the Berlin Airli
Photograph showing a large wall map of Berlin and its air corridors, in the Berlin Air Safety Centre, during the airlift of 1948

The Potsdam Conference; Second World War, 1945
Photograph showing the leaders of Great Britiain, the Soviet Union and the United States of America meeting at the Potsdam Conference, July 1945

German Boys on a disused Railway, Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing two German boys playing on a railway track leading into the American Sector of West Berlin, November 1948

Russia / 1919 Review
Stalin reviews the First Cavalry army of the Republic

Stalin Line Pierced
German armoured divisions pierce the Stalin Line, destroy Russian tanks and munition carriers

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"Stalin: The Young Communist League's Shock Battalion of the Five-Year Plan" This powerful Soviet poster from 1931, created by Vladimir Lyushin, captures the essence of Joseph Stalin's leadership during the era of industrialization. As the Secretary-General of the Communist Party and later as Premier of the Soviet Union, Stalin played a crucial role in implementing ambitious economic plans aimed at transforming Russia into an industrial powerhouse. The image also reminds us of Stalin's significant presence on the world stage during World War II. At conferences such as Tehran and Yalta, he stood alongside other influential leaders like Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt to shape post-war strategies and discuss important global issues. Even before his rise to power, Stalin was already making waves within communist circles. In a rare photograph taken in 1919 at the 8th Congress of the Russian Communist Party, we see him standing beside iconic figures like Vladimir Lenin and Mikhail Ivanovich Kalinin. This snapshot offers a glimpse into their shared vision for revolutionizing society. However, it is essential not to overlook some controversial aspects surrounding Stalin's rule. His relationship with religion was complex; while one picture shows him sitting next to Lenin on a bench - both seemingly deep in thought - another highlights his involvement in conferences where religious institutions were often marginalized or suppressed. Beyond politics, there were intriguing encounters that shaped public perception about Stalin. One such example is his meeting with German psychic Wolf Messing—an encounter that adds an enigmatic layer to our understanding of this formidable leader. Lastly, we cannot forget pivotal moments like Potsdam Conference where world leaders gathered once again to redefine international relations after WWII. Here too stands Joseph Stalin—his presence commanding attention amidst discussions that would shape Europe for years to come. Today, visitors can pay homage at Joseph Stalin's tomb located within Moscow's Kremlin—a solemn reminder of his enduring impact on Russian history and politics.