Humanities Week Presents "Love, Revolution, and a Cracked Skull: Trotsky in Mexico"

Hosted by the Russian and Slavic Studies Department

Leon Trotsky (née Bronstein), was one of the greats of the Russian Revolution. As Lenin's right-hand man, he was hounded from power by Stalin and his cronies after the Civil War (1917-22).  Through poetry in Russian, Spanish, French, and English, learn more about Trotsky’s time in Mexico where he lived in exile.  Discover his ideas on poetry; the revolution; love between revolutionaries, including his dalliance with revolutionary artist Frida Kahlo; and his last moments before his unfortunate death at the hands of an assassin.

Join us beforehand for chips, salsa and sangria as we kickstart our evening at 6:15 p.m. A fiesta with more delicious food and drink will follow the presentation.

Questions? Please contact Jenna Finfrock at 520.621.0210 or at jfinfrock@email.arizona.edu