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Lenin’s empty promise: The failure of the Bolshevik party to liberate women from oppressive Russian society

The Russian Revolution of 1917 fundamentally altered society, dismantling a previously unchallenged monarchy that ruled for almost 300 years. However, Russian women were still subject to oppression from the traditional gender hierarchy that underpinned society. As we approach International Women’s Day on 8th March, this article brings some examples of Bolshevik propaganda to discuss the extent to which the actions of the Bolsheviks liberated women.
AUTHOR: NATASHA PRYOR

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Whatever Happened to Leon Trotsky? An Overview of Trotsky’s Last Exile, 1929-1940

At the end of the 1920s, Leon Trotsky found himself in a precarious but familiar position. Although he was seen by some as Lenin’s natural successor, Trotsky was washed away by the power struggle caused by Stalin’s political manoeuvres. In this article, Iris Pinder explores Trotsky’s exile, tracing the final decade of his life. Although this period was overcast by doom and death, Trotsky’s ultimate ability to adapt as a pariah is reflected, finding his way albeit isolated from the communist dictatorship he helped create and defend.
AUTHOR IRIS PINDER

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From Total Obscurity to Infamous Dictator: Why Stalin Was More Clever and Cunning Than You Think

In January 1942, Stalin had become firmly established as the leader of the Soviet Union. In this article, Alex Herzmansky explores his rise to power and leadership, focusing particularly on his calculated political tactics and strategic personality to ultimately reflect his clever and cunning nature.
AUTHOR ALEX HERZMANSKY