Unfortunately whilst playing as the Soviet Union in Hearts of Iron IV, you have to deal with Stalin’s Great Purge. In terms of the order you should do your national focus tree, here is what I have found works best for me. Although, you miss out on 15% national unity, the ability to research technology quicker will give you a significant advantage over your foes. You must focus on the construction of civilian factories before military factories to ensure your construction speeds of other buildings are speedy.Īs previously stated, I highly recommend that you go down the ‘ Positive Heroism‘ side of the national focus tree, as you get access to Konstantin Rokossovsky, and lesser research times.You must rival the German Luftwaffe (air force) to ensure you have air superiority, which is important no matter what land doctrine you go down.