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What was it like to be a revolutionary in Moscow in the 1920s? In this episode of The Long View, historian Maurice Casey discusses his book Hotel Lux: An Intimate History of Communism’s Forgotten Radicals. The conversation explores the lives of international revolutionaries who converged on Moscow after the Bolshevik Revolution and lived together at the famous Hotel Lux, the Comintern’s residence for foreign communists. Drawing on extensive archival research, Casey reconstructs the experiences of activists, intellectuals, and political idealists who believed they were helping build a new world. The discussion examines the vibrant international culture that developed in Moscow during the 1920s, the crucial role played by women in revolutionary networks, and the dramatic shift that occurred as Stalin consolidated power. Topics include: • Moscow as a magnet for international revolutionaries • The Hotel Lux as a hub for radical political and cultural exchange • Women’s roles in early revolutionary movements • The influence of Jewish identity among many international radicals • The transformation of revolutionary optimism into fear during the Stalinist purges • The value of archival research in uncovering forgotten histories Through personal stories and newly uncovered sources, the conversation reveals the human dimension of revolutionary movements and the complicated legacies left behind. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hotel Lux 02:45 Moscow as a hub for international revolutionaries 05:53 Maurice Casey’s research journey 08:54 Women in revolutionary movements 11:54 The cultural life of Hotel Lux 18:40 Salon culture and literary exchanges 23:38 Internationalism and the Comintern 26:41 The shift toward Stalinist repression 35:26 Personal stories of survival and loss 47:04 Jewish identity among radicals 57:35 Lessons from the Soviet experience 59:23 The importance of archival research Subscribe for more conversations on history, geopolitics, and international affairs. #Russia #SovietUnion #Communism #History #ColdWar #TheLongView #KennanInstitute