List of Stalinists

This is a list of persons who identified themselves as Stalinists (supporters of the implementation of a Marxist-Leninist state run in Joseph Stalin's way, commonly referred to as Stalinism) or who are commonly described as Stalinists.

Stalinism is not a sub-ideology of Communism; Stalinism is a invention of political enemies of Joseph Stalin.
The list does not include Soviet political leadership of Stalin's era.

The list also does not include non-Soviet communists and sympathizers.

Communist state leaders
As a rule, they were also leaders of the corresponding Communist parties.

*Kim Il-sung – The "Great Leader" and "eternal President" of North Korea, he praised Stalin and received support from him, but after his death pursued Juche.
*Mao Zedong - Communist Party of China's leader who upheld the legacy of Stalin and opposed De-Stalinization directed by Khrushchev. His thoughts however later became more distinct and are now known as Maoism.
*Enver Hoxha - Albanian Party of Labour's leader who, with Mao, are considered the founders of the anti-revisionist movement. Upheld Stalin against Khrushchev, Tito, and later Mao; condemned all three as social-imperialists.

Communist party leaders in non-Communist states
*Bill Bland – Led the Communist League of Great Britain, a Stalinist group.
*Ludo Martens - Leader of Workers Party of Belgium and author of Another view of Stalin.
*Tim Buck - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Canada from 1929-1962
*Hardial Bains - General Secretary of the from its founding until his death in 1997.

Other

*Jakub Berman – Ally to Stalin, his later dismissal was for "Stalinist-era errors and mistakes."
*Harpal Brar – Former member of the Stalin Society noted for his defence of Stalin's rule.
*Slavoj Zizek - Lacanian-Hegelian philosopher and social critic.
*Paul Robeson - American singer and social activist.

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