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Nikolai Ceaușescu’s journey from a humble origin to the leadership of Romania begins in 1918 in a village with Czech roots. He initially worked as a shoemaker in Bucharest and became involved in political activism, which led to a series of arrests. He rose through the Communist ranks and emerged as the leader in 1965 after a notable political struggle. With time, he consolidated power, leading to a 24-year regime characterized by both initial popularity and eventual widespread discontent.