In the Soviet Union and other Communist countries, the nomenklatura was an elite group of Communist Party members in key administrative government positions. It arose during Vladimir Lenin’s tenure early in the 20th century. Certain officials—”patrons”—had the authority to appoint individuals—called “clients”—to certain positions. The client was thus beholden to his patron for employment, which helped to maintain the power structure. What was Joseph Stalin’s nickname within the nomenklatura? Discuss