“What with the political monopoly, the Cheka and the Red Army, all that now existed of the 'Commune-State' of our dreams was a theoretical myth. The war, the internal measures against counterrevolution, and the famine (which had created a bureaucratic rationing apparatus) had killed off Soviet democracy. How could it revive, and when? The Party lived in the certain knowledge that the slightest relaxation of its authority would give day to reaction.”
Quote by Victor Serge
Work
Memoirs of a Revolutionary
This book offers an intimate look into the life of a revolutionary figure, detailing their journey, motivations, and the impact of their actions on history. more
Author
Victor Serge
Victor Serge, originally named Victor Séverin, was a French writer. He was born on December 30, 1890, and died on November 17, 1947. Serge was a prolific writer whose works spanned various genres, including novels, political commentary, and autobiography. more
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