Leon Trotsky

Lev Davidovich Bronstein, better known as Leon Trotsky, was a controversial figure of the Russian Revolution who was later found to have disgraced himself be working in league with the fascists, as revealed during the interrogations of the Moscow Trials.

Biographical Sketch

Trotsky was known to have a flair for making speeches and being a charismatic person. For instance, he was reported to have spoken in Russian, French and German straight for an hour each when given an hour to defend his position. He was also known to have an aristocratic and condescending attitude, being described as a "loner" by M.N. Roy.

Pre-Revolution activities

Theoretical Criticisms

Trotsky underplayed the importance of the national question He went on to stand the middle ground during the polemics between Lenin and

Legacy

Trotskyism has proven to be a major diversion in the workers' movement even after his death, failing to organise