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Leon Trotsky, the truth behind the myth. It would be a mistake to study the Soviet Revolution without examining the figure of Lev Davidovich Bronstein, better known as Leon Trotsky. A pioneer among revolutionaries and founder of the fearsome Red Army, he was one of the architects of the creation of the first socialist state in history. His oratorical talent and superb intellect led him to become the second-in-command of the revolution, but not before enduring a life of exile, detention, and clandestine travel. And although he was ultimately consumed by the process he himself helped cement, under the relentless struggle he maintained with Joseph Stalin, his influence always extended beyond the Soviet Union. His internationalist vision and distinctive analyses made him a leading figure in those socialist and labor movements that prioritized political action and ideological formation alike. Shrewd, arrogant, with a cold-blooded flair for violence, aided in his communist plans by the unsuspecting hands of wealthy Wall Street bankers, he was a man who shaped the 20th century. Today, we'll learn about the life of this Bolshevik icon and his lesser-known facets.

Scriptwriter: Anderson Ayala.
Narrator and text editor: Reinaldo Carrillo.
Video editor: Stefano Casa.

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Chapters:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:38] Cult and Agitator
[05:54] Trotsky Meets Lenin
[08:06] The First Soviet and Second Exile
[14:35] The October Revolution
[21:38] Trotsky vs. Stalin

Music by Scott Buckley.