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The legacy of the Bolsheviks and their successors is a complex interplay of revolutionary zeal and brutal authoritarianism. While proponents of the revolution sought to eradicate the vestiges of a feudal past, they inadvertently replicated the structures of oppression they purported to oppose. The mechanisms of fear, control, and betrayal fostered by Lenin’s regime serve as sobering reminders of the dangers inherent in the pursuit of ideological purity. The stark outcomes of this historical saga reveal a consensus that ideological fervor often eclipses compassion, leaving devastation in its wake.