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- Stalin’s Control through Alcohol: Stalin effectively utilized alcohol as a means of political influence and social control, understanding its power dynamics within society.
- Terror of Invitations: Being invited to one of Stalin’s parties was dreaded more than arrest by the Politburo members due to the dictator's unpredictable behavior.
- Stalin’s Private Retreat: As his health declined post-WWII, Stalin spent more time in his secluded residence near Moscow, away from the central government.
- Elite Guest List: His parties were attended not only by top Soviet officials like Khrushchev and Beria but also famous actors, filmmakers, and foreign communist leaders.
- Binge-drinking as a Ritual: Alcohol consumption was compulsory, with guests forced to participate in various drinking games and often ending very drunk by the end of the night.
- Manipulative Hosts: Beria, a close Stalin ally, would use parties as a chance to spy and report on fellow attendees, strategically ingratiating himself with Stalin.
- Stalin’s Diluted Drinks: Unbeknownst to many, Stalin often diluted his own drinks due to health issues, resulting in an ironic twist to the enforced drinking games.
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