(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Hard of History

In the work 'The State and Revolution' (1917), Lenin states that 'the State is a product and a manifestation of irreconcilable class antagonism, it is a force that arises from society, but stands above it and increasingly alienates it'. This conception of the State, which underpins Lenin's political action, differs in many aspects from the state practice during Stalin's government, marked by authoritarianism and the cult of personality. Considering the historical context of the Russian Revolution and the power transition between Lenin and Stalin, answer: 1) How do the theories and practices of Lenin and Stalin reflect different interpretations and applications of Marxism? 2) How did the foreign policy of the Soviet Union under Stalin's leadership address the issue of Russian influence outside its borders and what impact did this have on international perceptions of Soviet socialism?