Trotskyism
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Trotskyism is an opportunist and revisionist political tendency founded by Leon Trotsky and his supporters. Although it presents itself as a true continuation of Vladimir Lenin's developments and opposes Marxism–Leninism and the legacy of Joseph Stalin on that basis, it distorts, omits, and revises core aspects of Leninist theory such as socialism in one country and two stage theory.[1]
Adherents of Trotskyism commonly use left phrases and symbols, however, they have historically served a reactionary and counter-revolutionary function in their practical deeds, opposing Leninist formations and impeding socialist construction.[2]
See also
Further reading
- Trotskyism or Leninism? (1924), by Joseph Stalin
- Against Trotskyism (2021), by the Red Spectre
References
- ↑ Vladimir Lenin (1914). Disruption of Unity Under Cover of Outcries for Unity. Prosveshcheniye No. 5. Available on the Marxists Internet Archive.
- ↑ Joseph Stalin (1927). The Trotskyist Opposition Before and Now. Available on the Marxists Internet Archive.