Stalin after the war

In April of 1945, the Soviet Union defeated Germany once and for all. After the war, Russia began it's post-war reconstruction period. Stalin remained as the leader of Russia, in a favorable position because of how he led the Russians to victory.
(www.historylearningsite.co.uk/joseph_stalin.htm) After Hitler committed suicide, Stalin refused to believe his old enemy was dead, and instead regarded him as though he was alive for the rest of his life.