In Russia in 1903, Nicholas II has been Tsar for nine years and nobody no longer doubts that revolution soon will come. The important questions at the moment are how, when, and led by whom. Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, known as Lenin, meets Martov, Trotsky and Plekhanov for a Marxist congress.—Anonymous
With the death of his father, Tsar Nicholas II ascends to the throne. He is in every respect his father's son - he believes in ruling by divine right and scoffs at any suggestion of liberal reforms. Many have come to a realization that revolution is inevitable and the State apparatus reacts to any dissent with a forceful hand. In London, Lenin is working to redefine the Party. Trotsky joins the small group and much dialogue results. Lenin has a very clear idea of how the party should be run and organized. It is also clear that he is out to gain control for himself, something that becomes all too evident at the party Congress where several factions are ousted and others are marginalized.—garykmcd