Julius Martov
Russian politician; Menshevik leader
Born
November 24th, 1873
151 years ago
Died
1923
102 years ago — 50 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Russia
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One of the prominent figures in the early 20th-century Russian political landscape, a significant faction leader of the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party. Martov played a crucial role during the Russian Revolution of 1917, advocating for democracy and socialism. He was a key opponent of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, leading the Menshevik faction which favored a more democratic approach to governance. Martov's contributions included editorial work for the publication Iskra and participation in various political discussions that shaped the course of Russian politics during a tumultuous era. After the Bolshevik takeover, he lived in exile for many years, continuing to write and critique the new regime's policies.
Led the Menshevik faction in the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party
Edited the revolutionary newspaper Iskra
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