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The Origins of Marxism in the USSR
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The Origins of Marxism in the USSR

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The Origins of Marxism in the USSR

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August 28, 2024
The Origins of Marxism in the USSR

In 1885, U.S. diplomat Andrew D. White described Russia as having "the most atrociously barbarous" government, where society was degraded, and the people crushed. At that time, Russia's population exceeded 70 million, with 46 million individuals residing in near captivity as serfs. Marx and Engels were deeply disturbed by the deplorable conditions endur…

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