FAQ About Leon Trotsky

Trotsky and Lenin shared numerous revolutionary ideas, particularly during the Bolshevik Revolution. However, some differences were evident, especially regarding the approach to the international revolution. While both believed in the global nature of proletarian struggle, Trotsky's theory of Permanent Revolution suggested a more continuous and international revolutionary process than Lenin’s initial and more classical Marxist approach. Additionally, Trotsky was known for resisting the increasing authoritarianism that emerged under Lenin's leadership in the Soviet state.