The Old Bolshevik (play)

*The Old Bolshevik* is a play by playwright Dmitry Efiev that dramatizes the internal struggles and moral dilemmas faced by a veteran Communist revolutionary during Stalin's rise to power. Set in the early Soviet era, it explores themes of loyalty, ideological conviction, and the personal costs of political upheaval. The play examines how revolutionary ideals clash with the realities of authoritarian rule, highlighting the emotional and ethical conflicts experienced by its characters. Through nuanced storytelling, it offers insight into the complexities of revolutionary commitment and the betrayal or disillusionment that can arise in turbulent political times.