Leon Trotsky

Leon Trotsky

1. Bolshevik

   • Was originally a Menshevik until the February revolution (1917)
   • Crucial in keeping the Bolshevik regime alive and in taking control in October
     • Worked alongside Lenin
   • Arrested during the July days
     • While in prison he became formally admitted to the party and elected onto the committee
   • Believed on Marxism

2. Leader of the Petrograd soviet

   • In charge of the MRC
     • The only army in Petrograd

3. He was part of underground activities as a teenager

   • This got him jailed and exiled to Siberia
     • Once he escaped he didn't return to Russia until 1917
       • He spent lots of time in London, New York and Paris
     • While in prison he married another marxist
   • popularised socialism among industrial workers and revolutionary students

4. He was of Jewish heritage

   • Wasn't that popular

5. Educated

   • HIs mother was middle class and he was related to various intellectuals
   • Political thinker/writer

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