What was one way stalin made sure his people were loyal?

Stalin was always creating propaganda to make himself look like a hero. Stalin also told the people only what they wanted to hear or what he wanted them to believe in order to advance his agenda. He also had a habit of promoting people loyal to him, but eventually, he became a complete paranoid and he wasn't sure who was on his side.

The Dalai Lama says that compassion “belongs to that category of emotions which have a more developed cognitive component.” Compassion is a blend of empathy and reason. When we practice compassion, we will have more strength, peace, and joy and this will transfer to everyone with whom we associate