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The Life and Legacy of Leon Trotsky
On August 20, 1940, the world watched as the curtain fell on the life of one of the most influential revolutionary figures of the 20th century—Leon Trotsky. Born Lev Davidovich Bronstein on November 7, 1879, Trotsky made a significant impact on Soviet history, revolutionary movements worldwide, and the principles of modern Marxism. He was ultimately assassinated in Mexico City by a Stalinist agent, marking a tragic end to the life of a fervent believer in socialism and an opponent of Stalinist tyranny.