Lenin's Private War

Set against the backdrop of Lenin's 1922 deportation of "undesirable" intellectuals, this book explores the lives of philosophers, academics, and journalists forced into exile. Through personal accounts, letters, and memoirs, the author paints a vivid picture of their experiences as they navigate their new lives in cities like Berlin, Prague, and Paris. The narrative delves into the cultural impact of their work and the emotional toll of leaving their homeland, highlighting the resilience and creativity of these thinkers in the face of oppression.