Nestor Makhno

Nestor Makhno was a Ukrainian revolutionary leader during the early 20th century, known for organizing an anarchist army called the "Makhnovshchina" to defend peasants and workers during the chaos of the Russian Civil War (1917-1922). He sought a stateless society based on voluntary cooperation, opposing both the Bolshevik Communist government and the White Army. Makhno promoted regional autonomy and direct action, making him a prominent figure in anarchist history. His efforts reflected a unique blend of revolutionary activism and anarchist principles aimed at creating a free, self-managed society.