Trotsky - Stalin's Arch Enemy
Synopsis
On August 20, 1940, Leon Trotsky is attacked in his study in Coyocan, Mexico, by a Stalinist agent wielding an ice axe.
Synopsis
On August 20, 1940, in Coyocan, Mexico, Leon Trotsky is attacked in his study by a Stalinist agent wielding an ice axe. Despite his injuries, Trotsky fights back but dies the following day. Born Lev Davidovich Bronstein in 1879 in Ukraine, Trotsky played a key role in the Russian Revolution alongside Lenin. His opposition to Joseph Stalin led to his exile and ultimately his assassination, marking a significant moment in Soviet history. The documentary details Trotsky's life, political struggles, and the violent clash with Stalin's regime.
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Why Watch
- See Trotsky's assassination in Coyocan, Mexico.
- Find out about Trotsky's early life in Ukraine.
- Meet the key figures in the power struggle after Lenin's death.
Did You Know
- Leon Trotsky was born Lev Davidovich Bronstein on November 7, 1879.
- Trotsky was attacked on August 20, 1940, in Coyocan, Mexico.
- Trotsky's father was a prosperous Jewish-Ukrainian farmer.
- Russia was the last major European power to abolish serfdom in 1861.
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When was Leon Trotsky born?
Leon Trotsky was born on the 7th of November 1879 according to the Gregorian calendar.
What was Trotsky's real name?
Trotsky's real name was Lev Davidovich Bronstein.
Where was Trotsky born?
Trotsky was born in the small village of Yanovka, which is in present-day central Ukraine.
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