Wondering how did Stalin die? Was he poisoned? Here's what we know about the Russian dictator.

Stalin continued to hold to the belief that a successful invasion would have to be started in early summer at the latest.

"Stalin's early life as a bank-robber is an extraordinary and largely unknown story, driven by revolutionary zeal and characterized by violence, betrayal and lust for power," Cohen added.

A gangster and a killer In 2007 – a century after the infamous heist in Tiflis – Young Stalin was published. It delved into the early life of the Soviet Union's dictatorial leader.

“Stalin’s early life as a bank-robber is an extraordinary and largely unknown story, driven by revolutionary zeal and characterized by violence, betrayal and lust for power,” Cohen added.

“Pieces of a Woman” filmmaker Kornél Mundruczó is set to direct “The Revolution According to Kamo,” an epic drama about the early life of Joseph Stalin. The Hungarian filmmaker’s last ...

Fifty years ago, on 5 March 1953, the Soviet leader Josef Stalin died. His political life as a dictator who dominated millions has been minutely dissected over the decades. But his last days continue ...

A brief portrait of the Soviet ruler, with some speculations on the political consequences of his death. The most satisfactory portions of the book relate to the 14 years when Mr. Fischer was himself ...

“Pieces of a Woman” filmmaker Kornél Mundruczó is set to direct “The Revolution According to Kamo,” an epic drama about the early life of Joseph Stalin. The Hungarian filmmaker’s last ...

“Pieces of a Woman” filmmaker Kornél Mundruczó is set to direct “The Revolution According to Kamo,” an epic drama about the early life of Joseph Stalin. The Hungarian filmmaker’s last ...