Antirevisjonists

Antirevisionism is a political stance within certain communist and socialist movements that strongly opposes revisionism. Revisionism, in this context, refers to any perceived departure from the core principles of Marxism-Leninism, particularly concerning the necessity of a proletarian revolution, the dictatorship of the proletariat, and the leading role of the Communist Party. Antirevisionists view such departures as a betrayal of the working class and a dilution of revolutionary ideology, often leading to the restoration of capitalist relations.

The term "antirevisionist" gained prominence in the mid-20th century, particularly during the Sino-Soviet split. Proponents of antirevisionism, such as Mao Zedong and his followers in China, accused the Soviet Union under Nikita Khrushchev of abandoning the revolutionary path laid out by Lenin and Stalin. They argued that the Soviet leadership had moved towards "peaceful coexistence" with capitalist powers and had weakened the class struggle, thereby compromising the socialist project.

Antirevisionist movements emphasize the need for continuous revolution, vigilance against bourgeois ideology, and the importance of class struggle even after a socialist revolution has occurred. They often advocate for a more radical and uncompromising approach to achieving communism, believing that any deviation from strict Marxist-Leninist doctrine will inevitably lead to failure and the resurgence of capitalist forces. This stance can sometimes lead to dogmatism and isolation from broader socialist or left-wing movements.