Essays on Russian Empire

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The Representation of Leon Trotsky in Orwell's Animal Farm

1 page / 325 words

Animal Farm represents Orwell’s portrayal of the Russian revolution in 1917, the relationship between Stalin and Leon Trotsky and how it became a dictatorship under Joseph Stalin. Many characters from Animal Farm are modelled on the dominant figures of the Russian revolution. Snowball represents Leon...

Animal Farm Character Leon Trotsky

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The Struggle for Power Between Stalin and Trotsky

3 pages / 1202 words

Since the time the Modern History class started to focus on the Russian Revolution, we were introduced to Stalin and his childhood and how he got insane and became more violent especially to other peers in high school. To me I thought that Stalin would...

Joseph Stalin Leon Trotsky Vladimir Lenin

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Alexander Ii: Reforms that Changed The Face of Russia and Its Society

1 page / 402 words

Introduction His reforms were all extraordinary as they show Alexander willingly allowing a new intelligentsia to be formed. Alexander was perfectly aware of this possibility, but still, he persisted and implemented all these reforms. The education reforms show Alexander opening himself up to criticism from...

Alexander II

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The Use of The Concept of Totalitarianism to Understand The Soviet Experience

4 pages / 1777 words

In terms of discussing the Soviet experience, totalitarianism is a term often found in academic journals and articles. However, can this term be wholly applied to the entirety of the Soviet Union leadership? In this essay, I will discuss the concept of totalitarianism and where...

Joseph Stalin Totalitarianism Vladimir Lenin

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Vilification of Women in Power: an Analysis of The Rulership of Catherine The Great and Hatshepsut

5 pages / 2321 words

Since the rise of agricultural societies, the idea of women in power has traditionally made people uncomfortable. Even when women are able to obtain high positions and lead their nations to times of growth and prosperity, men seem to fear women in power. As women...

Catherine The Great Hatshepsut

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Causes and Effects of Russian Revolution of 1905

2 pages / 775 words

The history of the Czarists system lasted more than 300 years, only to come crashing down during the reign of Czar Nicholas II. One of the most significant events that preceded the Bolsheivik revolution of 1917 that ended the reign of the Czars was the...

Russian Empire Russian Revolution of 1905

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The Revolution of 1905 and Its Influence on Russian History

4 pages / 1911 words

The events of the 1905 Russian revolution were testing times for imperial Russia with the question of it becoming a modern state. As well as the Russo-Japanese War along with previous restructured revolutionary groups bringing about Blood Sunday. The magnitude of the reforms following the...

Russian Empire Russian Revolution of 1905

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Biography and Political Career of Vladimir Lenin

4 pages / 1620 words

Vladimir Lenin established the Russian Communist Party, drove the Bolshevik Revolution and was the planner of the Soviet state. He was the after death wellspring of ‘Leninism,’ the tenet classified and conjoined with Marx’s works by Lenin’s successors to frame Marxism-Leninism, which turned into the...

Russian Empire Vladimir Lenin

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Rhetorical Analysis of The Speeches of Leon Trotsky

2 pages / 1078 words

Throughout European history, there has been countless wars and military struggles all over the continent. Some have been civil wars, while others were conflicts with another countries, but they all are part of Europe’s innumerable armed conflicts. In those situations, in times of war, true...

Leon Trotsky Russian Empire

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Evaluation of The Significance of Vladimir Lenin Until 1921

4 pages / 1828 words

Vladimir Lenin was a Russian politician and theorist, who heavily influenced the growth of Russia in the Twentieth Century. Lenin first began to immerse himself in politics after the execution of his brother, for an assassination attempt on Alexander III. Although Lenin was arrested in...

Russian Empire Vladimir Lenin

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Analysis of Economic and Social Changes Brought by Vladimir Lenin

3 pages / 1485 words

Lenin was a pragmatic ruler who was determined to reach his goals and had the ability to recognise that in order to pursue his aims he would have to negotiate and be lenient in certain situations, whilst being able to maintain his belief and control...

Russian Empire Vladimir Lenin

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Russian Revolution of 1905 and The Fall of The Tsarist Regime

4 pages / 2000 words

In the Nineteenth Century, Russia was changing. It was feeling a lot of pressure to become more modern as times were also changing and many of the neighbouring countries had begun their journey to modernity. As changes were happening throughout the empire, new ideals were...

Russian Empire Russian Revolution of 1905

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Comparison of Agrarian Reform in Russia and Georgia Under Socialism

6 pages / 2941 words

Introduction The agrarian reform’s goal, in general, is to bring harmony between the rural and the urban people. Agrarian reform is fundamental because of its economic gain of the country because more than half the population is employed in the agricultural area. Agriculture is the...

Communist Manifesto Reform Socialism

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Karl Marx Communist Manifesto

2 pages / 699 words

Marx’s and Engels’ book talks extensively from the Conflict perspective, which deals with the Proletariat and the Bourgeoisie. The purpose of it is to expose the viewpoint and workings of the Communist Party. The Proletariat is a group of people that work to create labor....

Communism Communist Manifesto Karl Marx

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Reasons of Emancipation of The Serfs in Russian Empire

4 pages / 1706 words

In 1861 in Russia, Tsar Alexander II decreed the emancipation edict for the serfs. In theory, this was to give perfect freedom to the millions of Serfs and State Peasants in Russia. The reasons as to why he did this can be seen in the...

Alexander II

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Alexander Ii’s and Alexander Iii’s Different Approaches to Ruling The Russian Empire

3 pages / 1148 words

Alexander II vs Alexander III Despite being father and son, Alexander II’s and Alexander III’s approach to ruling the Russian Empire was vastly different, however both share the similarity of wanting what is best for their country. Alexander II was by nature a liberalist. His...

Alexander II

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A Role of Catherine The Great in History of Russia

8 pages / 3548 words

Introduction One of the most interesting, hard-working and powerful people to grace the pages of history during the eighteenth century was Catherine II, Empress of Russia. Historians have not always been so kind to her memory, and all too often one reads accounts of her...

Catherine The Great

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Catherine The Great: One of The Most Influential Leaders

3 pages / 1553 words

Catherine the Great was one of the most influential leaders of the Russian Empire. She became one of the greatest political leaders of Russia with her ability to remember specific details and ideas. During the18th century, she continued her husband Peter the Great’s dream, which...

Catherine The Great

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Catherine The Great’s Influence on Export Trade in Russia

4 pages / 1897 words

Identification and Evaluation of Sources To what extent did Catherine the Great’s military advances influence export trade in Russia? The two sources being evaluated in this section provide part of the answer to the question prompt above. The first source being evaluated is a primary...

Catherine The Great