Stalin Elected to Tiflis Committee of RSDLP

Stalin's election to the Tiflis Committee of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (RSDLP) marked a pivotal moment in his political career and the broader context of Marxist activism in the region. The RSDLP, founded in 1898, aimed to unite various factions of the socialist movement in Russia. Stalin's involvement with the party came during a period of heightened political tension and activism, particularly in Tiflis, where he had been engaged in organizing demonstrations and mobilizing workers. His election to the committee was a recognition of his growing influence among local Marxists, despite the challenges posed by the authorities. The May Day demonstration he helped plan, which saw clashes between marchers and police, exemplified the volatile environment in which he operated. Following his election, Stalin traveled to Batumi, where his assertive and militant approach to Marxism created divisions among local party members. Some viewed his rhetoric as overly aggressive, leading to suspicions that h