What would happen if capital succeeded in smashing the Republic of Soviets? There would set in an era of the blackest reaction in all the capitalist and colonial countries, the working class and the oppressed peoples would be seized by the throat, the positions of international communism would be lost.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stalin warns that defeating the Soviet Republic would lead to severe repression against workers globally.
- In plain terms
- If the Soviets lose, workers and oppressed people will suffer greatly.
- What can you take from it?
- Protecting revolutionary gains is vital for global workers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the risks of regime change?
- Who benefits from revolution?
Another view
It presents a one-sided view of global consequences.
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