Revolutionary and Communist Russia
In 1917 two revolutions convulsed Russia, leading to civil war, and the creation of a communist government. The events of this period helped transform the world, and remain in evidence today.
Timelines of the Russian Revolutions
These detailed and explanatory timelines take a long view of the Russian Revolutions, tracing events from 1861 until 1918. The 'near' revolution of 1905 is also covered in depth and hyperlinks to related material are being added.
These detailed and explanatory timelines take a long view of the Russian Revolutions, tracing events from 1861 until 1918. The 'near' revolution of 1905 is also covered in depth and hyperlinks to related material are being added.
Glasnost
An explanation of Glasnost, a key policy in the end of Russian communism.
An explanation of Glasnost, a key policy in the end of Russian communism.
Perestroika
An explanation of Perestroika, a policy of the late 1980s.
An explanation of Perestroika, a policy of the late 1980s.
1918 Constitution
Presented in a hypertext format, this is the full text of Lenin’s constitution for the Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic, which was ratified on July 10th 1918.
Presented in a hypertext format, this is the full text of Lenin’s constitution for the Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic, which was ratified on July 10th 1918.
A Guide to Electoral Behaviour in Revolutionary Russia
This site gives the result of various elections held in Russian during 1917/19, in several forms of statistical chart (pie, bar graph etc.). Although the information is certainly specialist, and there is no explanation as to what each party stands for, you can draw some interesting conclusions about Bolshevik support.
This site gives the result of various elections held in Russian during 1917/19, in several forms of statistical chart (pie, bar graph etc.). Although the information is certainly specialist, and there is no explanation as to what each party stands for, you can draw some interesting conclusions about Bolshevik support.
The Russian Civil War
This two-page account of the Russian Civil War concentrates on broad trends rather than specific events. Examining the strengths and weaknesses of both main sides, and including information on regional differences and international involvement, this would be an ideal accompaniment to a timeline or narrative. Oddly, it neglects to mention the importance of the railways to the Red Army.
This two-page account of the Russian Civil War concentrates on broad trends rather than specific events. Examining the strengths and weaknesses of both main sides, and including information on regional differences and international involvement, this would be an ideal accompaniment to a timeline or narrative. Oddly, it neglects to mention the importance of the railways to the Red Army.
The Russian Revolution – A Narrative
This narrative states that its pages "are not replacements for a more in-depth treatment of such an important event." Although correct, its also rather modest, as this two part narrative history of the Russian Revolution is clear, detailed and analytical.
This narrative states that its pages "are not replacements for a more in-depth treatment of such an important event." Although correct, its also rather modest, as this two part narrative history of the Russian Revolution is clear, detailed and analytical.
Revolutionary Posters
The artwork of the Russian Revolution is justifiably famous. This page contains seven large, full colour posters, along with brief annotation.
The artwork of the Russian Revolution is justifiably famous. This page contains seven large, full colour posters, along with brief annotation.