Stalin is the leader of the Russians. Normal Development Total Threat Level: 5 Musical Theme Inspiration: The Song of the Volga Boatmen (collected by Mily Balakirev) Although not officially classified as expansionistic, Stalin grows his nation extremely quickly, and his early militaristic aggression makes him a tremendous threat throughout the game. If he has access to resources and land, you will find he produces vast waves of military units, especially catapults, and later armor units.