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Problems After the October Revolution
Jul 27, 2024
Problems After the October Revolution
Introduction
Professor: Dighraas Singh Rajput
Topic: Problems Following the October Revolution
Previous Lecture Recap
Discussed changes after the October Revolution
Focus on positive changes from the Bolshevik perspective
Change in party name (V Bolshevik Party) -- homework to identify name change
Main Issues Discussed
Key Problems
:
Lack of majority support for Bolshevik Party in the Constituent Assembly
Conflicts grew between the Bolshevik Party and the Constituent Assembly
Context of the Election
:
Conducted under uncertain conditions
Criticism of the Constituent Assembly’s failure to represent democratic groups
Bolshevik Party Dynamics
Bolshevik Party actions and decisions led to tensions within society
Dissatisfaction among opposition parties and provisional government leaders
Peace Treaty with Germany
:
Treaty signed at Brest-Litovsk in 1918
Opposition against the treaty existed despite signing
Control Mechanisms
The establishment of secret police (Cheka)
Similarity to Nazi Germany's Gestapo
Aim: To assert Bolshevik dominance and control dissent
Public Sentiment and Censorship
Many joined Bolshevik Party due to frustration with provisional government
Some became disillusioned due to:
Strict censorship and monitoring
Control of artists and writers
Shift in Attitude
:
People started questioning the Bolshevik narrative and methods
Change in public perception towards the party
Future Developments
Potential for civil war as groups began to oppose the Bolshevik Party
Importance of understanding various factors leading to societal tensions
Conclusion
Discourse on the Bolshevik approach and societal responses is critical
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