>I have no idea about Litvinov, but what exactly is the
>definition of an "Old Bolshevik"? Stalin counts as an
>Old Bolshie, doesn't he?
Old Bolshie, yes. Old Boshie leader (i.e. a leader in the Bolshevik faction *before* the October '17 or maybe shortly thereafter), not really. More like mid-level (later official historiography aside). I think he was also a few years younger than the others. [I'm no expert here.]