what was one of the most significant characteristics of totalitarianism in the
soviet union?

a. the requirement that all citizens adopt restrictive and highly
traditional religious beliefs

b. the takeover of government operations by corporations that
dominated heavy industries
c. the complete indoctrination of students and workers into joseph
stalin's political ideology

d. the chaos created by the police being stripped of nearly all power
to regulate society

The right answer here is C.

Explanation:

Joseph Stalin, secretary-general of the Communist Party and Soviet paramount leader, enjoyed absolute power, did not like criticism and promoted an ubiquitous cult of personality during his era, which started after the death of Lenin and ended in 1953 with his own death. Soviet propaganda promoted Stalin as a great and caring father for all Soviet nations and as an outstanding Marxist thinker, and people at all levels had to study his thought and follow his example.

it the big letter b heart my answer

definitely a for sure. ill see and update if i get the answer