Monthly Archives: September 2014

September 14, 2014
10:18 pm
by: cpurvis2

Free Love and Communism: The Alexandra Kollontai Story

No matter the time period, no matter the location, the status of women has always been in question. As the Bolsheviks came to power, women in Russia began to see themselves on a more equal field; legislation like the Code on Marriage, … Continue reading →

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September 8, 2014
1:21 am
by: cpurvis2

The Original Mr. October

With the signing of the October Manifesto came a new era of rule in Russia. No longer was the country under an autocracy; a constitutional monarchy was in the works. The document granted civil liberties and even created a legislative body … Continue reading →

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