George Plekhanov

George Plekhanov was a Russian revolutionary and thinker in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known as one of the first Marxist theorists in Russia, advocating for socialism based on workers' rights and collective ownership. Plekhanov promoted the idea that Russia should modernize its economy and society through revolutionary change rooted in Marxist principles. His work influenced the development of socialist politics in Russia, though he often differed with more radical revolutionaries. Overall, he played a key role in shaping Marxist thought and socialist movements in Russia.