Lenin and Trotsky were the undeniable leaders of the Russian Revolution of 1917. These two great Bolsheviks played a central role in providing the Russian masses with the perspective and tactics they needed to take power. Despite this, a baseless myth is still propagated today, that Lenin and Trotsky fundamentally opposed each other, both politically and personally. This talk will bring out the truth of the connection between Lenin and Trotsky, showing that on all fundamental points and at all crucial moments, these two great revolutionaries were united.
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Reading list
Articles
Lenin’s last struggle – Alan Woods
In memory of Leon Trotsky – Alan Woods
Books
In Defence of Lenin – Alan Woods & Rob Sewell
My Life – Leon Trotsky
Lenin and Trotsky: What They Really Stood For – Ted Grant & Alan Woods
Podcasts