Julius Martov

Russian politician; Menshevik leader

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

Links & References

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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