Andrea Costa (1851-1913) was an Italian socialist activist, born in Imola. He co-founded the Partito dei Lavoratori Italianiin 1892 after renouncing his Anarchist principles in 1879. It is probable that his marriage to Russian Socialist Anna Kulischev. In his book My Years in Exile Edward Bernstein wrote of the conversion, "When he (Filippo Marzotti) first heard the news that Costa was lost to the Anarchist cause, he excitedly raised his hands above his head, and cried repeatedly, almost in desperation: 'Anna! Anna! Anna!'". In his later years Costa was an active politician; he served as mayor of Imola and as a representative in the Italian Parliment. The color red and particularly the red flag are traditional symbols of Socialism. ... Imola (1991 pop. ... Bettino Craxi, longtime secretary of the party and for many a symbol of corruption. ... 1892 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Anarchism is a generic term describing various political philosophies and social movements that advocate the elimination of hierarchy and imposed authority. ... 1879 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The color red and particularly the red flag are traditional symbols of Socialism. ... Eduard Bernstein Eduard Bernstein (January 6, 1850 - December 18, 1932) was a German social democratic theoretician and politician, member of the SPD; and founder of evolutionary socialism or reformism. ... A politician is an individual involved in politics. ... A mayor (from the Latin maīor, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ... Imola (1991 pop. ...

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