An analysis of totalitarianism in different contexts: Germany in the Hitler period and the Soviet Union in the Stalin period

In this thesis, over the elements of totalitarianism, totalitarianism in Germany in the period of Adolf Hitler and in the Soviet Union in the period of Joseph Stalin, was discussed in the concept of ideology, over the leadership, political party and mass mobilization axes. It is not possible to understand the concept of totalitarianism by matching it with only one country or ideological doctrine, yet, it can be decided which system of government is totalitarian by learning the terms and elements of this system. In order to explain the topic clearly, first of all, the characteristics and benefits of totalitarianism were mentioned, later on the reflections of ideology, political party, leadership and mass mobilization, which are the absolute elements of a totalitarian regime were given in totalitarian management. Therefore, in order to have a clearer understanding of the concept of totalitarianism and its use in practice the countries like the Soviet Union and Germany, which were governed by two different ideological doctrines, were chosen. Keywords: Totalitarianism, Hitler, Stalin, Communism, Fascism, Mass Mobilization.