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9. Rise of Communism: Russia (1917–1939)

The chapter discusses the rise of communism in Russia, highlighting the 1917 revolution that led to the establishment of the Soviet state under Lenin and Stalin. It explores the socio-political and economic transformations, including the causes of the revolution, Lenin’s New Economic Policy, Stalin's policies such as collectivization and Five-Year Plans, and the resulting impacts of communism on Russian society and economy.

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  • 9

    Rise Of Communism: Russia (1917–1939)

    This section covers the major events of the Russian Revolution and the establishment of communism under Lenin and Stalin.

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  • 9.1

    Introduction

    The rise of communism in Russia marked a significant political shift that established the world's first socialist state after the fall of the monarchy.

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  • 9.2

    Causes Of The Russian Revolution

    The Russian Revolution was fueled by a combination of political, economic, and social issues that culminated in the overthrow of the Tsarist regime.

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  • 9.2.1

    Political Causes

    The political causes of the Russian Revolution stemmed from the autocratic rule of the Tsars, a lack of political freedoms, and ineffective governance.

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  • 9.2.2

    Economic Causes

    The economic causes of the Russian Revolution included widespread poverty, poor working conditions, and severe food shortages.

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  • 9.2.3

    Social Causes

    The social causes of the Russian Revolution were marked by deep inequalities and unrest among peasants, workers, and soldiers.

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  • 9.3

    The Russian Revolutions Of 1917

    The Russian Revolutions of 1917 led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the overthrow of the Provisional Government by the Bolsheviks, marking the rise of communism in Russia.

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  • 9.3.1

    February Revolution

    The February Revolution resulted in the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the establishment of the Provisional Government in Russia.

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  • 9.3.2

    October Revolution

    The October Revolution led to the overthrow of the Provisional Government by the Bolsheviks, marking a pivotal moment in the establishment of a socialist state in Russia.

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  • 9.4

    Establishment Of Soviet Russia

    This section discusses the radical reforms introduced by the Bolsheviks that laid the foundation for Soviet Russia, including land nationalization and the withdrawal from World War I.

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  • 9.5

    Lenin’s Policies And The New Economic Policy (Nep)

    Lenin introduced the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1921 to revive the Soviet economy after the devastation of the civil war by allowing limited private enterprise.

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  • 9.6

    Stalin’s Rise And Policies

    This section outlines Joseph Stalin's rise to power and his implementation of policies such as collectivization, Five-Year Plans, and political repression in the Soviet Union.

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  • 9.6.1

    Collectivization

    Collectivization was a policy enforced by Stalin to consolidate individual peasant farms into large, state-controlled enterprises.

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  • 9.6.2

    Five-Year Plans

    The Five-Year Plans were state-directed initiatives implemented by Stalin to accelerate industrialization and economic growth in the Soviet Union.

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  • 9.6.3

    Political Repression

    This section discusses the mechanisms of political repression employed by Stalin to suppress dissent and maintain control over the Soviet Union.

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  • 9.7

    Impact Of Communism On Russia

    The impact of communism on Russia led to profound social and economic transformations, marked by harsh measures and widespread repression.

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References

h11-9.pdf

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