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Lenin and Trotsky stand as two of the most slandered men in history. Whether from the bourgeois, or from the Stalinists, their ideas are constantly misappriopriated.

Stalinists have spent a century trying to divide Lenin and Trotsky. But was there really any difference between their ideas?

In this talk, Olivia Ruadh, RCP Central Committee member, explains the real legacy of Lenin and Trotsky

Whatever you think of the Russian Revolution, it transformed the 20th century.

For us, this event is the greatest in human history. Where the masses not only entered the scene of history but took their lives' into their own hands.

This incredible event is rich in lessons for how to overthrow capitalism today.

In this talk, Georgina Ryan, RCP Central Committee comrade, gives life to this important year in history.

If you want to learn more about 1917, we would recommend these books from WellRed Britain.

In Defence of October - Leon Trotsky

History of the Russian Revolution - Leon Trotsky

In Defence of Lenin - Rob Sewell and Alan Woods

Whatever you think of the Russian Revolution, it transformed the 20th century. For the RCP, this event is the greatest in all of human history. Where the masses not only entered the scene of human history, but took control of their destiny for the first time ever.

At the Revolutionary Communist Party, we look to emulate the Russian Revolution in Britain. But in order to do that, we must understand it. This is why we are publishing today this podcast explaining the processes that took place, and what it meant for the masses in Russia.

Here, Georgina Ryan, from the RCP Central Committee explains this incredible event in history. If you want to learn more about the Russian Revolution we would recommend these books, sold by WellRed Britain:

In Defence of Lenin - Alan Woods and Rob Sewell

Bolshevism: The Road to Revolution - Alan Woods

History of the Russian Revolution - Leon Trotsky

Marx's masterpiece, Das Kapital, is dripping with the most important lessons for humanity to understand. How does capitalism, the system we live under, actually work? What are the contradicitions inherent in how our economy runs, and how does this impact our lives as workers? At Revolution Festival this year, Adam Booth, who has just rewritten his guide to capital, explains Marx's writing for the modern reader. You can purchase Adam's guide here.

Recently there has been a renewed effort by the US to clamp down on Venezuela. Given this, we are publishing a talk by Jorge Martin from this year's Revolution Festival on the history of the Bolivarian Revolution and Hugo Chavez.

This incredible event is rich in lessons for those wanting to fight imperialism and capitalism today.

Continuing with our series on the Russian Revolution of 1917, we republish here an episode from our sister podcast Spectre of Communism.

In this discussion Fred Weston, alongside host Joe Attard discuss this monuments event; the first time the workers took power into their hands.

This episode is also available at Marxist Voice on Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts.

In honour of the anniversary of the Russian Revolution, Marxist Voice is proud to present a special episode. This Q&A with Rob Sewell, author of In Defence of Lenin, was recorded last night in front of an audience of communists in London eager to hear about the life and ideas of Lenin.

The crisis of world capitalism clearly raises the need to train the next generation of Leninists. As we celebrate the Russian Revolution this year, it is clear that our task is to study the lessons of history so we can struggle for revolution today.

In Defence of Lenin by Alan Woods and Rob Sewell can be purchased at Wellred Britain.

In the latest In Defence of Marxism magazine, Trotsky's theory of the Permanent Revolution is explained. This theory has gone down in history, as Stalin used it to try and divide Lenin and Trotsky. By the time these debates arose, the question had already been solved by history, in Trotsky's favour.

Trotsky's theory was first written in his book Results and Prospects and was based on the experience of the 1905 revolution in Russia. The new magazine begins with this revolution and the formation of Trotsky's theory.

Here, Joe Attard, author of the article, discusses the article in question.

You can buy the magazine here: https://wellredbooks.co.uk/product/idom-51/

The Spanish Civil War was one of the greatest revolutionary struggles of the 20th century—and one of its greatest betrayals.

At the RCP Summer Camp, Joe Russell explained how the working class of Spain rose against fascism and capitalism, only to be betrayed by the Stalinists, the reformists, and the centrist leadership of the POUM.

Joe outlines the main lesson of 1936–39: without a revolutionary party rooted in the working class and Marxist theory, even the most heroic struggles can be defeated.

From the Stalinist counterrevolution to the betrayal of the Popular Front, this talk highlights the burning need for a genuine communist leadership.

For revolutionaries today, the Spanish Civil War shows the dangers of reformism, centrism, and class collaboration, and the necessity of building a revolutionary organisation. This talk is essential for anyone interested in anti-fascism, communism, and the history of the class struggle.

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The struggle against South African apartheid is a source of inspiration across the world. However, the understanding of how it was overthrown is limited, especially in the West.

With the struggle to free Palestine, this topic holds a particular importance, as many on the left explain their support for the Boycott, Divest, Sanction movement on the lessons of South Africa.

But what does this period really tell us about how our struggle today can be successful?

In this talk from Revolution Festival 2024, Fiona Lali explains the view of communists on this vital struggle.