Nikolai Bukharin
Russian politician and journalist
Born
October 9th, 1888
136 years ago
Died
1938
87 years ago — 50 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Russia
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A prominent figure in the early Soviet Union, played a significant role in the Bolshevik Revolution. Served as a leader of the Communist Party and wrote extensively on Marxist theory and policy. Held the position of editor for the newspaper Pravda, shaping public discourse. Key advocate for the New Economic Policy, aiming to revive the economy in the aftermath of the Civil War. In later years, faced opposition within the party and was ultimately executed during the Great Purge.
Played a significant role in the Bolshevik Revolution
Served as editor of Pravda
Advocated for the New Economic Policy
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