FAQ About Leon Trotsky

After being expelled from the Soviet Union in 1929 due to his opposition to Stalin's policies, Leon Trotsky sought refuge in several countries, including Turkey, France, and Norway. Ultimately, he was granted asylum in Mexico, where he continued to write and critique the Soviet regime. In 1940, Trotsky was assassinated in Mexico City by Ramón Mercader, a Soviet agent sent by Stalin.