Radical Ideologies and Early Soviet Union

This chapter examines the extreme philosophies that shaped the early Soviet Union, focusing on the class warfare mentality that prioritized collective identity and denounced bourgeois values. It discusses key historical figures like Lenin and Trotsky, highlighting ideological rifts, power struggles, and the implications of Stalin's rise. Through case studies, such as that of Pavlik Morozov, the chapter reveals the disturbing consequences of totalitarian ideologies on family dynamics and personal freedoms.

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