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LEON TROTSKY EXILED
Trotsky, having fallen out of favour with Stalin, is sent into exile in Siberia, being treated roughly by his guards Date: 1928
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Exile Exiled Fallen Favour Guards Leon Roughly Siberia Stalin Treated Trotsky 1928
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This haunting image captures the moment when Leon Trotsky, once a key figure in the Russian Revolution and a close ally of Vladimir Lenin, was being exiled from the Soviet Union under the orders of Joseph Stalin in 1928. The photograph shows Trotsky, with a determined look in his eyes, being roughly handled by his guards as he is forced onto a train bound for Siberia. Trotsky had fallen out of favor with Stalin due to their political differences and his opposition to Stalin's authoritarian rule. Despite his contributions to the Bolshevik Revolution and the Soviet government, Trotsky was seen as a threat and was eventually expelled from the Communist Party and sent into exile. The scene depicted in this photograph is a poignant reminder of the tumultuous political climate of the time and the harsh realities of life for those who dared to challenge the Soviet regime. Trotsky's exile marked the end of an era for the revolutionary leader, who would spend the rest of his days in exile, eventually being assassinated in Mexico in 1940. This image offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Soviet history, a time of political upheaval and the consolidation of power by Stalin. It serves as a reminder of the human cost of political ideologies and the consequences of the struggle for power.
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