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Okay sure yes it was "stress induced" but he also had a known genetic medical condition. His father died from a similar stroke around the same age. I am certain the stress made it worse but it wasn't just stress
oh I didnโt know that, thx, you learn something everyday
Could you explain what you mean by the last bit?
I wish I could to any degree of certainty but I am not well versed enough in soviet history to speak with confidence. In the mildest of terms, I think his contribution to the first (especially the first) and second five year plans would have been valuable.