Audio File: Lenin, Trotsky and the October Revolution

By Rob Sewell

Friday, 07 November 2008

The Russian Revolution was quite possibly the greatest moment in human history; for the first time the working class took control of both the state machinery and the means of production. In one bold move the old feudalistic mode of production was swept aside and the bourgeoisie, too weak to take control or play a productive role, were defeated also.

The worldwide implications of the Russian Revolution were massive. Workers from all over the world were inspired to struggle for freedom and control over their own lives.

As Trotsky said, "The success of socialist construction in our country is inseparable from the success of the revolutionary movement in the entire world". The backwardness of Russia made it even more reliant on the world proletariat to support its development.

At the ULU Marxist Society Rob Sewell; author of 'The History of British Trade Unionism,' What is Marxism,' 'Germany: Revolution to Counter Revolution' and editorial board of www.socialist.net spoke on the history of the Russian Revolution, what happened to it and its lessons it gives us when looking at the struggles of today.

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ULU Marxist Society: Lenin in London

This Saturday (8 Nov) is the Marxist Society's Lenin Walk. See the places Lenin stayed and worked at. We meet outside the currency exchange at the main entrance of King's Cross station at 2.30pm and will take in the venues and listen to the story of Lenin and the Bolshevik's exile in London. A free celebratory shot or two of Vodka will be included on the tour. Join us and help celebrate the anniversary of the Russian Revolution. ALL WELCOME!

Location: Meet outside Kings Cross Station
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