Monthly Archives: September 2014

September 22, 2014
1:58 am
by: oliva2015

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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September 15, 2014
12:49 am
by: oliva2015

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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September 8, 2014
2:03 am
by: oliva2015

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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September 2, 2014
3:36 pm
by: oliva2015

“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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