Power Struggles and Economic Shifts in Early Soviet Union

This chapter examines the internal conflicts within the Bolshevik party post-Lenin, focusing on Trotsky's opposition to the New Economic Policy and the ideological divide with Stalin. It details the challenges and contradictions of the Soviet economy during the NEP era, including agricultural struggles and wealth inequality. The narrative culminates in the transition to Stalin's aggressive industrialization and collectivization policies, revealing the darker consequences for the rural population.