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Vladimir VoytinskiyJournalist, Bolshevik.
Date of Birth: 12.11.1885
Country:  Russia |
Content:
- Journalist and Bolshevik
- Political Activism:
- Departure from Bolshevism:
- Role in the February Revolution:
- Alignment with Mensheviks:
- Activities during the July Days and Kornilov Affair:
- Later Life:
Journalist and Bolshevik
Early Life and Education:Vladimir Vojtinsky was born into the family of a mathematics teacher and enrolled in the Faculty of Law at St. Petersburg University in 1904. At a young age, he exhibited exceptional mathematical abilities and published a dissertation on "Market and Prices: Theory of Consumption and Market Prices."
Political Activism:
Vojtinsky became a member of the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party (RSDLP) in 1905 and aligned himself with the Bolshevik faction. He actively participated in the 1905-1907 Revolution in St. Petersburg and Ekaterinoslav. His political activities led to several arrests and imprisonment.
Departure from Bolshevism:
During his exile in Irkutsk Governorate, Vojtinsky gradually distanced himself from Bolshevism. He criticized the Leninists for their "defeatism" and strategy of splitting the social democratic movement.
Role in the February Revolution:
Following the February Revolution in 1917, Vojtinsky returned to Petrograd and emerged as a leading figure in the Petrograd Soviet. He advocated for a coalition government and opposed Lenin's April Theses.
Alignment with Mensheviks:
Vojtinsky joined the Menshevik faction within the RSDLP and supported the "revolutionary defense" policy of Irakli Tsereteli. He rejected the Bolshevik program of seizing power and believed in supporting the existing government.
Activities during the July Days and Kornilov Affair:
During the July Days, Vojtinsky played a controversial role in pacifying the unrest. He served as a commissioner for the Provisional Government on the Northern Front during the Kornilov affair, where he worked to bolster the army and suppress Bolshevik influence.
Later Life:
After the October Revolution, Vojtinsky continued to support the Provisional Government and participated in the White movement against the Bolsheviks. He later fled to Georgia and became the editor of the Menshevik newspaper "Struggle." Ultimately, he emigrated to Switzerland and then the United States, where he pursued academic research in economics.
