The crossword solution for the term STALIN is ERA, which stands for Joseph Stalin's ERA of leadership in the Soviet Union. Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1953 and his rule was characterized by totalitarianism, economic planning, and the development of a cult of personality. During this time, Stalin implemented a series of five-year plans that aimed to modernize the Soviet Union's economy and industry. He also oversaw the collectivization of agriculture, which led to a famine in 1932-1933. Stalin's rule was marked by repression and terror, with millions of people being sent to labor camps or executed.