leon trotsky
Leon Trotsky was a Russian revolutionary and politician who played a key role in the early development of the Soviet Union. He was a close ally of Vladimir Lenin and instrumental in the success of the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917. Trotsky later became a prominent figure in the Soviet government, leading the Red Army during the Russian Civil War. Known for his intellectual and strategic capabilities, he advocated for a global socialist revolution and was a strong critic of Joseph Stalin's leadership.
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