Socialism in Europe and the Russia

Question

Make two lists: one with the main events and the effects of the February Revolution and the other with the main events and effects of the October Revolution. Write a paragraph on who was involved in each, who were the leaders and what was the impact of each on Soviet history.

Answer

February Revolution:
(i)22nd February: Factory lockout on the right bank took place,
(ii)25th February: Duma was dissolved.
(iii)27th February: Police Headquarters ransacked. Regiments support the workers. Formation of Soviet.
(iv)2nd March: The Tsar abdicated his power. The Soviet and Duma leaders formed a Provisional Government for Russia.
October Revolution:
(i)16th October: A Military Revolutionary Committee was appointed by Soviet.
(ii)24th October: The uprising against provisional government begins. Military Revolutionary Committee controls the city by night and ministers surrender. The Bolshevik gained power.

The impact of the October Revolution are mentioned below:

(i)It brought an end to the autocratic rule in Russia.

(ii)The new government started the era of socialism.

(iii)Land, industries, factories, mines, bank and insurance companies and all means of production were nationalised. New social set up was based on the principle of communism.

(iv)The Bolshevik Revolution put an end to the Russian imperialism.

(v)The estates of the landlords, the church and the Czar were confiscated and transferred to Peasants' Societies.

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