-His colleagues underestimated him.
-He was already a major contender.
-The Triumvirate (Stalin, Zinoviev and Kamenev) dominated the Central Committee.
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What was Stalin like as a person?
Violent, crude and rude yet still friendly to his allies, putting loyal supporters in key positions.
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What were Stalin's skills?
A hard-working expert on bereaucratic organisation. Responsible and reliable (according to his ally Bukharin).
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Why was Stalin underestimated for so long?
Patiently waited to take revenge on enemies even if he was jealous of them in the moment. Concealed his intentions well.
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Why did Stalin place himself close to Lenin during 1922-23?
So that while Lenin was ill, Stalin could claim he knew and understood what he wanted.
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Who was Stalin overshadowed by and why?
Trotsky (for his huge role in the 1917 Revolution) and Bukharin (for his vast popularity)
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