Lenin's Testament

Lenin's Testament is a document written by Vladimir Lenin in late 1922 and early 1923, intended to outline his thoughts on the future leadership of the Soviet Union. It reflects his concerns about the Communist Party's direction and identifies potential successors, notably Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin. Lenin warned against Stalin’s concentration of power and recommended that he be removed from his position as General Secretary. The testament was not widely published or acted upon, leading to ongoing power struggles within the Communist Party after Lenin’s death in 1924, shaping the future of the Soviet Union.