Stalinism vs bolshevism
"The bureaucracy has expropriated the political power of the proletariat."
– Leon Trotsky
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The Revolution Betrayed – a reading guide
In ‘The Revolution Betrayed’ Leon Trotsky uncovers the main processes that led to the degeneration of the Russian Revolution, and the transformation of the Soviet Union into a Stalinist bureaucratic regime.
Women, the family, and the Russian Revolution
A new release from Wellred Books looks at the gains made by-and-for women thanks to the Bolshevik Revolution. Natasha Sorrell provides a valuable summary of this process, discussing how communists can fight for the emancipation of women today.
The death of Stalin – and the disaster of Stalinism
Yesterday marked 70 years since the death of Stalin. In recognition of this anniversary, Keelan Kellegher discusses why the Russian Revolution degenerated, the role of the Stalinist bureaucracy, and the reactionary legacy it left behind.