Russia: Revolution and Dictatorship 1917-1953

• Who was the primary ideological leader of the Bolshevik Party?


  Lenin
• What key document did Lenin write to outline the revolutionary strategy?


  April Theses
• What was Lenin's role upon returning from exile?


  To directly guide the revolution
• What immediate transformation did Lenin advocate for?


  Immediate socialist transformation
• What committee did Trotsky lead during the revolution?


  Military Revolutionary Committee
• How did public perception differ between Lenin and Trotsky?


  Lenin was seen as the primary leader, Trotsky as a strategist
• Before joining the Bolsheviks, which faction was Trotsky a member of?


  Mensheviks
• How was Trotsky perceived in comparison to Lenin?


  As a highly competent lieutenant
• What was the nature of the relationship between Lenin and Trotsky?


  Complex and collaborative revolutionary effort
• What ideological direction did Lenin provide during the revolution?


  Ideological direction for the Bolshevik Revolution
• What role did Trotsky play in the tactical execution of the revolution?

  Provided tactical execution and leadership
• How did Soviet historiography affect perceptions of Trotsky's role?


  It minimized his contributions