Zinovev Flashcards
1
Q
Why did he have an advantage?
A
He was an old Bolshevik, he commended respect.
2
Q
What did lenin exclaim him as?
A
His closest and most trusted assistant.
3
Q
What role gave him a strong power base.
A
His role as party boss in leningrad gave him an incredibly strong power base.
4
Q
What was held against him?
A
The fact in 1917 he challenged Lenin over timing of the coup was never forgotten and always took into account.
5
Q
What did he leave to late?
A
Opposing Stalin and setting up the united opposition with Trotsky and Kamnev.
6
Q
Who was his closest colleague?
A
Kamnev and this was obvious as they never opposed each other.
7
Q
What was he in the highest ranks of?
A
Politburo.
8
Q
What was he spokesman for?
A
The central committee at the annual party Congress.
