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Who was Stalin's political rival after Lenin's death?

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Answer: Leon Trostky.

Explanation: in fact, during Lenin´s life (died in 1924) Trotsky was appointed as his natural heir. Course of events became different. Trotsky was a very important figure during the first phase of Soviet regime and during revolutionary war (1917-22). Later escaped to Mexican exile.

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Leon Trotsky

Step-by-step explanation:

After the sudden death of Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, a prominent Bolshevik activist who opposed Lenin with his own party.

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