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Trotsky’s legacy is complex. As a significant architect of the Bolshevik Revolution and a proponent of the theory of Permanent Revolution, he profoundly influenced communist movements worldwide. Yet, he was also a figure capable of applying brutal measures in the name of revolution. His life story is emblematic of the tumultuous era of Russian history, filled with ideological passion, relentless struggle for power, and tragic consequences.
Was Trotsky a humane revolutionary fighting for the rights of the proletariat, or was he a ruthless ideologue? This question remains a subject of debate among historians and political theorists today, proving that his impact resonates far beyond his lifetime.