Lenin was the leader of the new government. He lead the Bolshevik Party. In 1917 he returned to Russia and led the Bolshevik Revolution which was successful in overthrowing the provisional government.
Trotsky was the Commisare of Foreign Affairs. He lost the leadership battle against the opponant Stalin. In 1940 Trotsky was assinated on the orders of Stalin.
A communist was someone who believed in equality, not only in rights but prosperity. A communist did not believe that "Class" in soceity was neccessary. Communism meant that no-one could own businesses, property markets or shares. Karl Marx was the very first communist. Hense the name Marxism.
Leadership Contest. Both contenders had things working against them. Stalin was at a slight advantage as Trotsky's weaknesse's outweighted the strengths. Examples Two leading Bolsheviks disliked him and disagreed with his ideas and he wanted a "world revolution" to spread communism worldwide and lastly he underestimated Stalin.
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