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Monthly Archives: September 2014
Big Shoes to Fill
Even before the death of Lenin, the clear leader of the Communist Party and the Russian people’s idol, the struggle for succession began. The battle was clearly to be between Trotsky and Stalin. Trotsky was the favored candidate in many … Continue reading
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Peace At Any Price
In 1917 the new Russian Revolutionary Government knew that it could never stabilize Russia while still in the midst of WWI. Russia had to seek peace with Germany and the other Central Powers before the struggle to build a new … Continue reading
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The Duma of the Russian Empire
The Russian Duma was intended to act as a steady transition towards a more democratic Russia, controlled and guided by the Tsar. However, this first meeting of the Duma (seen above) was far from a controlled change. The Duma spiraled … Continue reading
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“The Times They Are A-Changin”
This image is an incredible chance to look at a moment in history where change was all around, generations were divided, and old and new clashed. Here a grandfather, son, and granddaughter all stand together for a picture. … Continue reading
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