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

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...

7. UnderFlagofLeninForwardtoWorldRevolution

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

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...