Iskra (newspaper)

Iskra was a prominent socialist newspaper published in the early 20th century, founded in 1900 by notable revolutionary leaders like Vladimir Lenin. Its name means "The Spark" in Russian, symbolizing its role in igniting revolutionary ideas. The paper aimed to spread socialist and Marxist teachings, advocate for workers’ rights, and promote political activism against Tsarist rule. Iskra played a key role in uniting various socialist factions in Russia and inspiring revolutionary movements that eventually contributed to the Russian Revolution of 1917. It served both as a political tool and as a means of communication among revolutionary activists.