0
Even after the Czar had abdicated, an a democratic government had been formed, Lenin and the Bolsheviks continued to undermine the unstable new government, leading to further instability until the people overthrew the new government. The Bolsheviks then seized power, but had to fight a bloody civil war before consolidating control.
Wiki User
∙ 2014-03-29 13:41:43
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why did the Bolsheviks change their name to the communists?
After the Bolsheviks gained control of Russia, they changed their name to the All-Russian Communist Party, although the name Bolshevik was still used to refer to the party. They wanted to differentiate themselves from other socialist groups, so they used the term communist to set them apart.
When did the communist revolution in Russia take place?
The Russian Civil War occurred in 1917 and lasted till 1923. During this time the communist revolution in Russia took place and Lenin and the Bolsheviks implemented their change. In 1917 the Bolsheviks made their first attempt however they were crushed by the Red Guards. In 1918 peace negotiations between the Germans and the Bolshoviks broke down. The Treaty of Brest Litovsk pulled Russia out of WWI and gave Germany vast amounts of Russia. In 1919 the Bolshovik government was now in control of the core of Russia, from St Petersburg to Moscow In 1920 the war between the White Army and the Red army continued In 1921-1923 the Red Army was in control of Russia. The era of communism had begun
What was the Winter Palace for in Russia in 1917?
The Winter Palace was the headquarters for the Provisional Government. The Bolsheviks did not like how the government was being run so they wanted to take over. A major thing they wanted to change was to take them out of the war.
Why did russia leave the allied side during World War 1?
The most immediate reason for Russia withdrawing from WWI was their change of government. Russia underwent two revolutions in 1917; one in February and one in October. The second of which was majorly motivated by the Bolshevik political party's promise to make peace with Germany and halt the suffering in human death through casualties on the war front and starvation on the home front. When the Bolsheviks took control they proceeded to make peace with Germany.
How did Catherine the Great change Russia?
She expanded serfdom.
Why did Russia change from capitalist to communist?
Russia change from capitalism to communist during the Russia revolution. the war between the red(Bolsheviks) army and the white army(democrat,tsarist imperial army, mensheviks, and other who were against the Bolsheviks). the Bolsheviks won the war then rename themselves communists and soon would became rulers of Russia.
Why did the Bolsheviks change their name to the communists?
After the Bolsheviks gained control of Russia, they changed their name to the All-Russian Communist Party, although the name Bolshevik was still used to refer to the party. They wanted to differentiate themselves from other socialist groups, so they used the term communist to set them apart.
Marxist group seeking to change Russia through revolution?
Bolsheviks
When did the Bolsheviks change their name?
In March 1918 at their Seventh Party Congress, the Bolsheviks changed their name to the Communist Party and called themselves Communists from then on.
What did Russia's name change to after it became a communist nation?
Soviet Russia
What Radical Marxist group was willing to sacrifice everything for change in 1917 Russia?
Bolsheviks
What did the Bolsheviks change their name to?
The Bolsheviks changed their name to Communists. After the October Revolution at their Seventh Party Congress in March 1918, they formally changed the name of the party to the Communist Party.
What is Bolshevik in Russia?
Bolshevik is the name of the ruling communist party - more radical and with fewer members than the pre-revolution Mensheviks.
When did the communist revolution in Russia take place?
The Russian Civil War occurred in 1917 and lasted till 1923. During this time the communist revolution in Russia took place and Lenin and the Bolsheviks implemented their change. In 1917 the Bolsheviks made their first attempt however they were crushed by the Red Guards. In 1918 peace negotiations between the Germans and the Bolshoviks broke down. The Treaty of Brest Litovsk pulled Russia out of WWI and gave Germany vast amounts of Russia. In 1919 the Bolshovik government was now in control of the core of Russia, from St Petersburg to Moscow In 1920 the war between the White Army and the Red army continued In 1921-1923 the Red Army was in control of Russia. The era of communism had begun
Why did the US change the capital of Russia?
The US did not change the capital of Russia, Russia is quite a large country and is not heavily influenced by other countries. When Russia did change its capital it was because there was a change in government in their own country not because of the US.
How did Russia change as a result of the revolution?
Russia went from a government run by a Czar to a Communist government with strict control by the government.
Why did Russia change into the Soviet Union?
"Russia" did not simply change into the "Soviet Union." After the Russian Revolution, the Bolsheviks changed the name of Russia to the "Russian Socialist Federated Soviet Republic." The new Russia then joined with the Ukraine, Belorussia and the Transcaucasus Federation and together they became the Soviet Union.
