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Leon Trotsky
Portrait of the Bolshevik revolutionary Leon Trotsky (1879-1940) Date: 16th October 1920
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Bolshevik Leon Revolutionary Trotsky
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This striking portrait captures the intense and charismatic gaze of Leon Trotsky, a key figure in the Russian Revolution and a prominent member of the Bolshevik Party. The photograph was taken on October 16, 1920, during a pivotal moment in Trotsky's political career. At the time, he was serving as the People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs, a position he held from 1917 to 1918 and then again from 1930 to 1932. Trotsky's revolutionary activities began in the late 1890s, and he quickly rose through the ranks of the Bolshevik Party, becoming a trusted advisor to Vladimir Lenin. He played a critical role in the October Revolution of 1917, which overthrew the Russian Provisional Government and established the Soviet Union. Trotsky's military leadership during the Russian Civil War helped secure the new regime's victory. Despite his contributions to the Bolshevik cause, Trotsky's political views diverged from those of Stalin and other Soviet leaders in the late 1920s. He was expelled from the Communist Party in 1927 and eventually exiled from the Soviet Union in 1929. Trotsky spent the rest of his life in exile, traveling between various countries and continuing to advocate for his political beliefs. He was assassinated in Mexico in 1940. This portrait offers a glimpse into the complex and fascinating life of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. With his piercing eyes and determined expression, Trotsky's gaze seems to challenge us to consider the complexities of revolutionary politics and the human cost of political ideology.
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