# The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism — Character guide

> Key figures in The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism by Bertrand Russell.

- [Lenin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_practice_and_theory_of_bolshevism_se/characters/lenin.md): Central figure and leader of the Bolshevik revolution, extensively analyzed.
- [Trotsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_practice_and_theory_of_bolshevism_se/characters/trotsky.md): Key Bolshevik leader and theorist, discussed alongside Lenin.
- [Gorky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_practice_and_theory_of_bolshevism_se/characters/gorky.md): Prominent writer and critic of Bolshevik policies, appears in a dedicated chapter.
- [Kamenev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_practice_and_theory_of_bolshevism_se/characters/kamenev.md): Bolshevik leader mentioned in the context of party leadership.
- [Kerensky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_practice_and_theory_of_bolshevism_se/characters/kerensky.md): Former head of the Provisional Government, contrasted with Bolsheviks.
- [Marx](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_practice_and_theory_of_bolshevism_se/characters/marx.md): Foundational theorist of communism, frequently referenced in theory sections.
- [Plato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_practice_and_theory_of_bolshevism_se/characters/plato.md): Ancient philosopher cited in discussions of political theory.
- [Sonia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_practice_and_theory_of_bolshevism_se/characters/sonia.md): A character mentioned in passing, possibly a literary reference.

HTML index: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_practice_and_theory_of_bolshevism_se/characters