Russian History

Description: The History of Russia in General.

Newest Review: ... to the Proletariat, appearing eager to represent the aspirations of the determined masses even in name - "The Majority." This already burgeoning potential for great union and strength was definitely increased by Lenin's role. The impeccable timing of his return from Zurich in April, as well as the strongly inspiring ideals present in his famous "Peace, Land of Bread" ... more

... speech really increased Bolshevik discipline and unity at a crucial time, particularly his promises of Soviet control. Although his April Theses wouldn't prove particularly productive until later, Lenin's ruthless political agenda and superb oratorical p...more

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Russian History: Bolshevism and the Provisional Government. (942 words)
by - written on 01/12/09 (Very useful, 96 readings)
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In this op I will attempt to assess whether or not it was the weakness of the Provisional Government that brought the Bolsheviks to power in October 1917. There is much variation in the contribution of factors which led the Bolsheviks to power in 1917. The weakness of the Provisional Government was certainly a key issue in this turn of events, and although the success of the Bolsheviks is a largely objective and multi-faceted debate, I do feel that the Provisional Government's great shortcomings was the primary reason for the Bolshevik seizing of power in October 1917. The failings of said government were great, and the Revolution was very much inevitable, ... Read the complete review

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