The Bolsheviks and Mensheviks split essentially because the Mensheviks were reformists and the Bolsheviks were revolutionaries. The Bolsheviks said that when the revolution finally came, the Mensheviks would sooner or later only hinder it and would betray the revolution.
They were both groups of socialists.
The name of the followers of Lenin was "Bolsheviks" to be distinguished from the opposing group known as the "Mensheviks." Both groups were factions of the Marxist Russian Social Democratic Party, but the Bolsheviks wanted more radical changes than the Mensheviks. After the Revolution, the Bolsheviks changed their name to the Communist Party.
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The Bolsheviks and Mensheviks were two factions within the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party in the early 20th century. The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, advocated for a centralized, disciplined party and supported a revolutionary approach to overthrowing the bourgeoisie. In contrast, the Mensheviks favored a more democratic and gradual approach to socialism, believing in collaboration with liberal groups and a broader base for the party. Their ideological split played a significant role in the Russian Revolution of 1917, with the Bolsheviks ultimately seizing power.
The biggest difference between the Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks lies in their approach to revolution and party organization. The Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, believed in a small, disciplined party of professional revolutionaries that would lead a swift, decisive overthrow of the government. In contrast, the Mensheviks favored a more democratic and inclusive approach, advocating for a broader party membership and a gradual transition to socialism through collaboration with other political groups. This ideological split ultimately shaped the course of the Russian Revolution and the future of the Soviet Union.
No, not everyone supported the Bolsheviks. While they gained significant backing from workers and soldiers, particularly in urban areas, many groups opposed them, including the moderate Social Revolutionaries, Mensheviks, and various nationalist movements. Additionally, the Bolsheviks faced resistance from the White Army and foreign interventions during the Civil War. Overall, their rise to power was marked by considerable conflict and division within Russian society.
The Leftist factions, including the Mensheviks and Socialist Revolutionaries, opposed the Bolsheviks primarily due to their authoritarian approach and the centralization of power. They believed in a more democratic and inclusive socialist movement, advocating for broader participation in the decision-making process. The Bolsheviks' rapid implementation of policies without consulting other socialist groups alienated these factions, leading to significant tensions and ultimately conflict during the Russian Civil War.
The Bolsheviks always had their eyes on workers, soldiers and peasants.
Somewhat. Russia tried establishing Western models but usually ended up creating its own thing. For example, during the Russian Revolution (actually prior to so), the two major political groups were Mensheviks and Bolsheviks. The Mensheviks wanted to establish a democratic government based on a Western model. The Bolsheviks wanted socialism and ended up creating (or more so what they falsely called) communism, which was based on Karl Marx's ideas. However, Marxism was developed in Western Europe, however, has not been established there.
Factions are opposing groups that challenge rule, order and power.
the opposing side is whoever was fighting them