Russian Revolution: Triumph or Tragedy  - Alan Woods vs. Orlando Figes
Channel: In Defence of Marxism
Date: 2013-11-07

Was the October Revolution a coup or a peoples revolution? Was Lenin a shrewed conspirator or the leader of millions of Russian workers and peasants? Was the Soviet Republic a setback or a leap forward for humanity?

In this event, hosted by, London Union Marxist Society Alan Woods (editor of www.marxist.com and author of "Bolshevism: the Road to Revolution") and Orlando Figes (Professor of History at Birkbeck University and author of "A People's Tragedy") debate the true nature of the Russian Revolution, and what it meant for the people of Russia and the class struggle internationally.

The event was hosted by:

Marxist Student Federation - www.marxiststudent.com
Socialist Appeal - www.socialist.net
In Defence of Marxism - www.marxist.com