Left Opposition

The Left Opposition refers to a faction within the early Soviet Communist Party that opposed the leadership of Joseph Stalin in the 1920s. It was led by Leon Trotsky and advocated for international revolution and a more democratic approach to socialism, contrasting with Stalin's focus on "socialism in one country." The Left Opposition criticized Stalin's policies and sought to maintain the ideals of the October Revolution. Ultimately, the group's members were marginalized or expelled from the party, and it played a significant role in the ideological battles within the communist movement during this period.