To what extent was Stalin's rule a disaster for the Soviet Union and its people?

Stalin's rule was disastrous in certain aspects such as industrialisation, collectivisation, the purges and the culture and social aspects of Russia at this time, but in the course of the hardship endured by all, a new and better country was formed. Through the period of Stalin's dictatorship, it was not an ideal place to live, but his goals were substantially fulfilled for the model Russia. Industrialisation was a major enforcement that mostly brought about disastrous …

…In this respect of Stalin's rule, there were only parts of daily life that suffered from the disastrous effects. Stalin's rule involved positive aspects, but mainly negative regarding the people's welfare. Stalin benefited the most from his ideals. Industrialisation, collectivisation, the purges and the changes socially had devastating and marked effects on the people of Russia. To this extent, Stalin ruined Russia for the people but managed to modernise the country successfully. By Lydia Williams