Vladimir Lenin - Retirement
Time: Thursday Jan 4, 1923
Place: U.S.S.R.
Details: Despite suffering from semi-paralysis, Lenin dictates a series of articles and his political "Testament" to his secretary, finishing on January 4, 1923. The "Testament" describes his fear that the party will destabilize under the leadership of Trotsky and Joseph Stalin, who is rapidly consolidating power as general secretary.
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