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Russian Revolutions
Russia had a series of revolutions throughout 1905 and 1917. The 1917 revolutions ended the Russian Empire, and were the beginning of the Russian Civil War.
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Why was the Russian revolution important?
Because it brought on Communism in Russia. Also China was influenced by Russia to be communist as well.
When did the first part of the Russian revolution happen?
The "first part" of the Russian Revolution refers to the first of two revolution that occurred in 1917. The first one, known as the February Revolution, began on February 22, 1917 (Russian Old Style date; March 2 New Style) and ended on March 2, 1917 (Russian Old Style date: March 15 New Style) when the Tsar abdicated.
What were the two main goals of Bolshevik terrorism prior to the October revolution?
Violence and terrorism were used by the Bolsheviks prior to the 1917 October revolution mostly as a means to finance their activities and secondarily as a political weapon. Stalin seemed to lead the way in this via robberies. The Bolsheviks would intercept rubles in transit between banks. The were "bank robbers". Just like today's terrorists, the Bolsheviks used bombs. Their terrorist "center" was tagged the Bolshevik Center. This group was headed by Lenin, Krassin, and Bogdanov. The Bolshevik Center was a defacto dictatorship that operated within the Party's Central Committee. Their main office was in St. Petersburg and manufactured 150 bombs per day.
Other sources of funds were from embezzlement, extortion and blackmail. This was aided by the purely criminal elements that were attracted to reaping financial gains from Bolshevik activities.
In the underground organizations that permeated Russia. The fact that the Bolsheviks were known to be willing to use violence and terror added to their disruptive activities gave them more power when it came to leading and controlling strikes and street demonstrations.
What was the US involvement in the Russian Civil War?
American involvement was very limited. but contributed greatly to the future Cold War. America feared any form of government which would question the superiority of capitalism, just like the Soviets would come to fear anything that would question the superiority of communism. America along with its ally Great Britain helped the White Army (anti-Bolshevik) fight the Red Army. They primarily provided food and supplies, hardly giving any man-power. The Red Army was added by other pro-revolutionary armies of countries that would soon either become part of the USSR or satellite nations of the Communist government. Hope It Helps, I'm not one hundred percent sure, but i believe British forces aided the White Army in a battle, but i dont recall the specifics, so don't quote me on that
(In fact intervention included 13000 from USA, 12000 from France, 40000 from Great Britain, 50000 from Tchecoslovaquia, 28000 from Japan, 10000 from Estonia, 12000 from Poland.... and some other minor contributions from Canada, Australia, Serbia, Romania...) This afforded a major contribution to help the Whites and in controlling the transiberian railway.
It is interesting to read "Siberian Adventures" written by W.S. Graves, the chief of the american corps and his respective opinions about the Whites and the Red. There were no satellite nations of URSS at the time, so no help from other countries on the red side.
The defeat ot the Whites maybe explained in their multiple objectives and in the terrible exactions they exerted against the population (see Grl Graves).
The Cold War will begin 30 years later and it is difficult to see a direct connection. Another point should be underline: that the defeat of the Whites and of the allied armies incited later (from 1930) the western powers to find an alliance with Germany against Soviet Union, a policy which helped a lot Hitler to come and stay at the power, to attack Tchecoslovaquia (with the help of Poland bytheway) ...
Who was a famous person during the Russian Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin was the famous leader of the Russian Revolution. Another famous historical figure from the Revolution is Anastasia Romanov, who was famous for supposedly disappearing after her family was killed by the Bolsheviks in the Revolution, although she was actually killed along with them.
What was the dynasty that was overthrown in the Russian revolution of 1917?
the Romanov dynasty: the Last Tsar of Russia: Tsar Nicholas
Why did in central Asia respond to the Russian revolution in different ways?
1.Estabishment of russia as second native language was opposed by central asian people.
2.Concern amomg the Central Asian nationalities to preserve and develop their individual cultures in the face of stepped efforts to russianize them
Why is Lenin considered the father of the Russian Revolution?
He is the father of the second, November Revolution, because he lead the Bolsheviks while they tried to take over.
Were conditions better before or after the Russian Revolution?
In many ways conditions were worse after the Russian Revolutions than before.
Shortages of food and manufactured goods actually increased as production decreased. Peasant farmers were forced to sell their crops to the government under Lenin's "war communism" policy leaving them with barely enough to survive. Peasants soon lost incentive to grow more crops or hoarded what they did grow. Peasants who did this and were found out were exiled, imprisoned or executed.
Industrial output actually fell below the levels they had been at under the Tsar. Lenin recognized this and fearing that the Russian people would revolt against him and the Bolsheviks, instituted the New Economic Policy. It did little to help.
There was absolutely no political freedom since Lenin abolished all political parties other than the Bolshevik, later Communist, Party. Anyone voicing opposition or criticism of the way the Bolsheviks/Communists were running things was branded a counterrevolutionary and also exiled, jailed or executed.
All in all, the plight of the peasants and laborers got worse.
How did the people find out about the Russian revolution?
the bolsherviks were upset abot the russians trying to take control over them and gain there independance back
How long did the Russian Civil War last?
Well the first one started in 1905.
The 1905 revolution lasted only a few days before Tsar Nicholas II gave in to certain demands made by the people. After that there was no further revolutionary activity.
The next one was the February Revolution of 1917, which lasted a few weeks until Tsar Nicholas II abdicated in early March 1917. After that, there was no revolutionary activity aside from constant political agitation by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks and other radical revolutionary groups. The Provisional Government tried to maintain control, but it was too conservative to stay in power very long.
The third one, the October Revolution, lasted several days until the Bolsheviks took control of transportation and communication services as well as government offices in Petrograd. It took longer to seize control of the government in Moscow. In any event it did not last very long.
The Russian Civil War broke out shortly after that in 1918 and lasted until 1920, but that is not considered "the Russian Revolution" per se.
What were the three stages of the Russian Revolution?
The three stages of the "Russian Revolution" were the 1905 Revolution after Bloody Sunday, the February Revolution of 1917 and the October Revolution of 1917.
"�ак дела?" is the equivalent translation of "How are you?" into Russian. It is pronounced "kak dela?" with an emphasis on the second syllable.
Here you can find 2 audio clips where you can learn perfectly how to pronounce it.
This is what you'll hear:
- Each word pronounced slowly
- a letter-by-letter pronunciation, so you understand the sound of each Russian letter: http://www.russianforfree.com/lessons-how-to-read-in-russian-02.php
. What happened as a result of the Russian Revolution?
The March Revolution forced the czar to abdicate the throne and put a democratic Provisional Government that was planned to rule until something permanent could be put into place.
The Bolshevik Revolution was the takeover of the Provisional Government by the Bolshevik minority in Petrograd Soviet. The Bolsheviks created a communist regime and renamed the country and the territories under its control the Soviet Union.
How far did Nicholas II personally cause the downfallof Tsarist Government 1917?
The actions of Nicholas II went a long way toward bringing down the Tsarist government in 1917. The Tsar put himself in charge of the royal army, and became engaged in a very expensive world war, in which severe losses were suffered. The country went into an economic downfall, shutting down main factories, and resulting in a scarcity of food. As a result, people took to the streets in protest. Instead trying to solve the problems, Nicholas II sent his soldiers to brutally suppress the demonstrations. The soldiers believed the Tsar was wrong, and nullified his orders. Having lost the confidence of the Duma, the people and the military, he was forced into abdicating, and a provisional government was formed.
Who was the main architect of Russian revolution?
"The Soviet Union rose from the ashes of the Russian Empire,which collapsed abruptly in 1917.The Russian tsars did little to modernize the country or improve the life of its people.The Russian peasants,who formed the majority of the population,had always resisted the powerful land-owning aristocracy. After the fall of the tsar and the aristocracy,a broad-based government that represented several political groups assumed authority.Several months later,however, the Bolsheviks,a faction of Russian communists representing the interests of the industrial workers, seized power within the country. The leader of these Russian communists was Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, usually known by his self-selected name, Lenin. Lenin became the main architect of the Soviet Union, the state that replaced the failed Russian Empire" (Rowntree 280).
Rowntree, Les, Martin Lewis, Marie Price, and William Wyckoff. Globalization and Diversity: Geography of a Changing World. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008. Print.
How were the Russian Revolution and World War 1 linked?
The Russian Revolution and World War I were linked as "effect" and "partial cause". The exhausting war-effort brought added stress to the already tense national situation in Russia. When the Communists made their move for power in 1917, the war-exhaustion contributed to their success.
What of the following was not true at the time of the Russian Revolution?
The Russian Revolution never happened. :)
During what international war did the Russian revolution take place?
The Russian Revolution happened during World War I
What are the links between the Russian revolution and the Cuban revolution?
I don't know. lol jk actally I REALLY don't know!!
Who allowed Bolsheviks to take over Russian government?
No one allowed it to happen. They took over during the Russian revolution.
What were the main changes brought about by the Bolsheviks immediately after the October revolution?
The main changes brought about by the Bolsheviks
The main changes brought about by the Bolsheviks immediately after the October Revolution were:
(i) To realise the old socialist ideal, private property as a means of production was abolished. Industry and banks were nationalised.
(ii) Lands of clergy and nobility were conficated and land was declared state property.
(iii) Use of old titles of aristocracy was banned. It marked the end of the system of privileges, thus creating a classless society.
(iv) All policies were directed to achieve the socialist idea, "from each according to his capacity, to each according to his work:" Work was now an essential requirement for everyone as there was no unearned income to live on.
(v) By adoption of Decree of Peace, Russia withdrew from World War I.
(vi) Russia unilaterally renounced all the unequal treaties which the Tsar's government had imposed on countries such as China, Iran and Afghanistan. The right of all peoples to equality and self determination was proclaimed.
(vii) The Bolshevik Party was renamed the Russian Communist Party.
Russia became a one-party state. All Russian Congress of Soviets became the Parliament of the country.
