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"My Disillusionment in Russia," Goldman shares her initial enthusiasm and support for the Russian Revolution and her subsequent disillusionment with the direction it took under the Bolshevik government. She describes her travels to Russia, her interactions with prominent figures like Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky, and her observations of the political and social developments in the country.Goldman's account is critical of the authoritarianism and repression she witnessed in the new Soviet state, as well as the suppression of political dissent and the fate of the anarchist movement in Russia. Her disillusionment with the Revolution and the Bolshevik government led her to become a vocal critic of the Soviet regime."My Disillusionment in Russia" offers readers a unique perspective on the early years of the Soviet Union and the challenges and complexities of the revolutionary experiment. Goldman's personal experiences and reflections provide valuable insights into the contradictions and consequences of revolutionary ideologies and the realities of implementing radical social change.