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Communism
Communism is a political philosophy that is defined by a classless society in which all goods and property are collectively owned. Some current communist countries include China, Cuba, Vietnam, Laos and North Korea.
2,109 Questions
Why was Vladimir Lenin expelled from Kazan University?
Lenin had a reputation for revolutionary activities especially after his older brother was executed for attempting to assassinate Tsar Alexander III. As time went on he got more and more active as a revolutionary so it expelled him.
What is the ideology based on the ideas of marx and Lenin?
communism
Bolshevism and/or Leninism combines the ideas of Marx and Lenin although Lenin has changed some of Marx's ideas around. Thus there is a distinction between Bolshevism/Leninism and Marxism.
Why didn't communism spread to the US?
The US government was extremely paranoid about any form of communism, to the point where red flags were banned for several years (a law overturned later). This paranoia and fear spread to the people, and anything remotely resembling support for communism was heavily crushed.
Another PerspectiveAmerica was founded, and its people have prospered, because of principles that are antithetical to communism. That is to say, America is based upon valuing the the individual and the recognition of the individual's right to perceive his/her rational self interest. It recognizes that a free marketplace of goods, services, and ideas is the only way to ensure individual liberty, and that individual liberty is not just a goal to be achieved, but is the only system that is consonant with the true nature of man qua man.
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks and the Russian Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin was the leader of the Bolsheviks during the "soviet revolution", although technically it is not called the soviet revolution, but the Russian Revolution or Bolshevik Revolution. The Soviet Union had not come into being until 1922.
How does communism form poverty?
Communism has been established terribly. While designed as a future utopia where government will eventually cease to exist, communist states usually turn into authoritarian or even totalitarian states. The less democracy in a country, the more poverty. This is because freedoms are dismantled, citizens usually pay high taxes, jobs have lower pay for "fairness", etc.
What was the political situation in the soviet union after Lenin's death in 1924?
A "competition" for power ensued after Lenin's death. At first, Russia was ruled by a triumvirate of Joseph Stalin, Lev Kamenev and Grigory Zinoviev. The competition for power began among Leon Trotsky, Nikolai Bukharin, Zinoviev and Stalin. After some political manipulations Trotsky was made to leave USSR by Stalin and his allies Bukharin, Zinoviev and Kamenev. Thereafter, Stalin allied himself with Bukharin and eliminated Zinoviev. Once Zinoviev was gone, Stalin abandoned Bukharin and he was forced out of the Communist Party as well. Stalin wound up with the whole power of the Communist Party in his hands.
What do democracy and communism have in common?
both adhere to the principle that the resources of the economy should be collectively owned by the public and controlled by a central organization
How has communism affected China?
My short and indirect answer is this- I believe the world is fortunate that Communism has been in control of China for so long. They are an enterprising and intelligent people. Their drive for gain is unequaled. Just imagine a resourseful ,Democratic and determined nation of 1.4 billion, with each individual given capitalist freedom.
The communist government there is slowly pulling the stops out -with a free market economy. We are seeing the results now, the controls can't stay in place much longer. The Chinese are buying into foreign mining companies and buying up huge mineral leases in a scale that's hard to describe.
There are 350 million middle class there and they traditionally like to show their wealth in Gold. The government has recently lifted the possession limit from 3 ounces to unlimited. Watch out world!
Corruption, In a system where the final word is that of the party corruption is rife, the communist party exists by force of arms and in time this may lead to a mellowing in the system where it becomes a socialist system that treats the citizens of the country equally. If it were a totally capitalistic system the poorest would definitely be left to rot.
outspread communism to other countries
How did Lenin and Stalin govern the USSR?
He was a bad leader according to peasants. He was also a bad leader among Marxist Leninists. Stalin took care of the Marxists and anyone who threatened his power by executing them. By the end of the 1930's he killed over 30,000 Marxists and/or people he feared within the Soviet Union. They feared of him taking over Europe. Joseph Stalin was the one (along with government) that decided to put up the Iron Curtain. The Iron Curtain was a border line separating East and West Germany. Peasants were not aloud to cross it because Government didn't want Eastern Germany to see the many rights that other countries had.
How did communism effect American life in the 50's?
Americans were effected by communism. At this time there was something called the Blacklist, where they would put the names of famous people that where believed to be communist or spys for the Russians. At this time Americans also feared bombing. They would have weekly bomb drills where they would duck and cover. Also with all of the disagremments between the USA and the USSR, they where afraid that nuclear war would break out.
Khrushchev is the one who declared that communism for the Soviet Union would improve his nation's standard of living. He did this while calling for the peaceful co-existence of the western powers.
What countries did the U.S. think would fall to communism during Vietnam war?
All non-communist nations! The whole point of the war, militarily, was to stop Communism from spreading. Although we lost North Vietnam at the bargaining table after a great military victory (bombing North Vietnam into rubble and making them interested in talking), the cost of the cold war, the Vietnam war and supporting dictators, terrorism and murder world-wide, broke the financial back of the Soviet Union. A great victory for us. One that has stopped Communism for now and converted many former enemies into potential allies.
A short composition outlining why communism is the solution to the misery of the working class.
Would you choose a capitalist or communist nation?
The choice between a capitalist or communist nation depends on individual values and priorities. Capitalism often promotes economic freedom, innovation, and personal choice, but can lead to income inequality and social disparities. Conversely, communism aims for equal distribution of resources but may limit personal freedoms and stifle economic motivation. Ultimately, the ideal system might incorporate elements from both to balance economic efficiency with social equity.
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What economic policy did Stalin take from Lenin?
Stalin scrapped Lenin's New Economic Policy (NEP) in favor of his own Five Year Plans.
Stalin and other hardline Marxist/Communists felt that Lenin's NEP was a retreat from the move from capitalism to socialism and were angered over it. The NEP was kept in place by Stalin and his co-rulers after Lenin's death until 1929 when Stalin had eliminated his opposition and became the sole power in the Soviet Union. That is when he replaced the NEP with his own program for economic recovery.
What was the ultimate victory of Lenin's Bolsheviks?
The ultimate victory of Lenin's Bolsheviks in Russia can be attributed to two distinct factors: First, the Communist leaders and ideas were both tremendously energetic, new, and captivating to Russian (and to some extent global) society. Second, Russian society was generally impoverished by its imperial leadership: resentments reached a boiling point just as Lenin and his fellow revolutionaries began to act in earnest.
When did the bolshevik revolution take place?
The Russian Revolution was actually three revolutions. The first was in 1905, but it did not accomplish much aside from the creation of the weak Russian Parliament called the Duva. The Czarist regime maintained real power.
The second was the February Revolution of 1917. This resulted in the abdication of Czar Nicholas II and the overthrow of the Czarist government. The revolutionaries could not agree on how the new country would be governed and they split into factions. Two factions were the Mensheviks and the Bolsheviks, which led to the third revolution.
The third revolutions was the October Revolution of 1917, which was more like a civil war than a revolution. The Bolsheviks under Lenin succeeded in wresting full power over the new government, which became the USSR.
Yes, so called "The Great October Revolution" happened in 1917. But the 1st (unsuccessful) revolution was in 1905 and Tsar Nikolas had been dethroned in February 1917. So there were three revolutions, not just one.
Lenin's personality is not as prominent as many other historical figures. (Such as Stalin for example).
Lenin was a closed, reserved man. However, noticeable traits include his determination, high self confidence, and extreme focus. It can be said that Lenin showed an obsession with revolution and hatred of authority.
Many of his traits were also his weaknesses. His determination can be seen as obsession, his self confidence as arrogance, his focus can be seen as tunnel vision. In many ways Lenin's traits led him to many mistakes, however, also led him to many successes.
As I said, its not easy describing Lenin's personality, as in many ways his actions support some of his traits, yet conflict with others.
Lenin was influenced by the works of Karl Marx, Nicholas (Nicholay) Chemyshevsky and his older brother Alexander who was a socialist activist.
Who brought the idea of communism to Russia?
Tough question.
I doubt any one person can be blamed. Carl Marx had a great deal to do with the formation of the concept of communism. At the time the Russian people were fed up with the czars and communism was an appealing replacement for that form of government. I read that 85% of the people were peasants at the time so they wanted a form of government that would equalise the wealth. (Personally, I think it's the same desires that got Obama elected.) The Bolshevik party was the first party that really brought communism to a possision of power. Lenin started the Bolshevik party. To pin this down to one name is difficult but it's the kind of thing a teacher would do.
I think Lenin is your main man here.
Wikipedia has some answers and is probably more creditable than this site.
After the Bolshevik revolution communism really took off so I would look at its members.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolshevik
How did Russia become a communist country?
Stalin seemed to have just agreed with the communist ideals.
He was a classical communist by what he considered values and his ideas on running a country so naturally he would choose the communist party.
Joseph Stalin "became a communist" because as a child he watched the changing economic climate go from individual artisan to mass production. His father was a cobbler by trade with his own business, but a shoe factory was built and it put him out of business. He even had to take a job there for awhile, but didn't hold it and became a drunkard later abandoning the family. So Stalin had first hand knowledge of how the industrialization that capitalism brought with it could destroy people's lives just as Karl Marx said it would. Stalin then turned to the teachings of Karl Marx, found them agreeable and became a believer in socialism and communism.
Stalin was absolutely not a "classical communist." Marxian communism was supposed to work to the advantage of the workers and peasants. Under Stalin, they suffered more than they had at any time under Tsarist rule. Under Marx's version of socialism, the workers were supposed to be the owners and controllers of the means of production, but under Stalin the government owned and controlled everything. The workers and peasants had nothing.
Why did Trotsky not succeed in gaining power after Lenin?
Vladimir Lenin himself had wanted Trotsky to become his successor, mostly because he feared that Joseph Stalin had an "evil soul". After Lenin's death, it was a face-off between Leon Trotsky & Stalin. It seemed as if Trotsky would win because of his closer ties with Lenin. However, by manipulating Trotsky, Stalin managed to turn the people in the Communist party to dislike him. He stated that there were differences in their beliefs in Communism; one wanted a revolution across the world and the other believed in a revolution only within the Soviet Union. By deeming Trotsky's ideals as wrong and stray from the path of Lenin's, Stalin managed to have Troysky exiled to Mexico. There, he was killed by an assassin supposedly appointed by Stalin himself.
