1923

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His strategic maneuvering and ability to neutralize threats from rivals like Trotsky allowed him to establish himself as the dominant figure in Soviet leadership
Lenin: 'In January, Lenin wrote a postscript to his Testament criticizing Stalin as rude and intolerant, and suggesting comrades should remove him.'
Lenin was alarmed by Stalin's harsh treatment of the Georgians and rudeness towards his wife
Prompting him to ally with Trotsky against Stalin
Lenin's secretary informed Trotsky of Lenin's plan to reveal the modified Testament, describing it as a 'bomb.'
In March, Lenin suffered his third stroke, which left him unable to speak.
12th Party Congress
Key issues discussed were the Georgian affair and the Nationalities Question
Lenin asked Trotsky to challenge Stalin on these issues, as well as bureaucratic growth in Rabkrin
Stalin agreed to allow Trotsky to present his plans for super-industrialization 
In exchange for leniency towards Georgian opponents and an apology to Krupskaya
Only Bukharin supported Lenin's concerns for the Georgians.
A power structure formed due to fear of Bonapartism.
The 6-man Politburo, with Tomsky against Trotsky and Bukharin supporting NEP, voted 5-1 against publishing Lenin's Testament.
Trotsky did not use the Testament against Stalin, possibly due to wanting to avoid disrupting the party, focusing on his own plans, or underestimating Stalin.
Trotsky entered the 12th Party Congress to great acclaim, while Stalin was barely known and Kamenev and Zinoviev were not prominent.
Trotsky's proposal for super-industrialization
Supported by 46 other party members
Called for full state planning, challenging bureaucracy and concentrating power in the secretariat
Risked accusations of factionalism
Trotsky's proposals for super-industrialization, including belt-tightening measures and a departure from NEP
Were seen as a lack of faith in Lenin's strategy and earned him criticism
Trotsky's continued advocacy for world revolution cost him further support.