The 3rd International

The Third International, also known as the Communist International (Comintern), was established as a result of the victory of the 1917 October Revolution in Russia. Its

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Journal: The Communist International, No. 1

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Source: Communist International Nos 1-6 (May, 1919): Periodicals, Marx Memorial Library (MML)

The Third International to the Workers of all Countries: Concerning the Polish Question, 1920

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Source: MRC

Delegates to the 1st Congress of the Third International welcoming the Red Army, March 1919

3. Delegates to the 1st Congress of the Third International, welcoming the Red Army. Karl Radek 2nd from Right. March 1919

Karl Radek is pictured 2nd from Right

Source: Marx Memorial...

Poster: October 1917-October 1920

10. Sputnik

Source: Sputnik

Poster: To the Lighthouse of Communist Internationale (Moscow, 1919)

8. Sputnik_To the Lighthouse of Communist Internationale poster (Moscow, 1919)
Source: Sputnik

Design for Tatlin’s monument to the Third International (never constructed)

5. Scrss- Design for Tatlin’s monument to the Third International (never constructed)
Source: SCRSS

Poster: 'Under the flag of Lenin, forward to world revolution!'

7. UnderFlagofLeninForwardtoWorldRevolution

Source: Marx Memorial Library (MML), Reference: MMLPO0021

Poster: Welcome Comrades!

6. Sputnik
Source: Sputnik

Poster: 'Long Live the Third Communist International!'

9. Sputnik

Source: Sputnik

The Third International

The Third International, also known as the Communist International (Comintern), was established as a result of the victory of the 1917 October Revolution in Russia. Its purpose was to assemble revolutionary movements worldwide that could work together to "hasten the victory" of international socialism and the dismantling of capitalism. It was created as a response to the failure of the Second...