The Russian Revolution

Flashcards covering key concepts and events from the Russian Revolution.

Russian Revolution

A period of political and social upheaval in Russia during the early 20th century that led to the overthrow of the Czarist regime and the rise of the Soviet Union.

Schlieffen Plan

A German military strategy during World War I that aimed for a quick victory by invading France through Belgium.

Bolsheviks

A faction of the Marxist Social Democratic Party in Russia, led by Vladimir Lenin, that advocated for a socialist revolution.

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

A peace treaty signed in March 1918 that ended Russia's involvement in World War I, resulting in significant territorial losses.

Kulaks

Wealthy peasants in Russia who were targeted for redistribution of land during the Bolshevik Revolution.

Petrograd Soviet

A council of workers and soldiers in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) that played a significant role in the Russian Revolution.

Mensheviks

A faction of the Russian socialist movement that opposed the Bolsheviks and favored a more gradual approach to socialism.

Civil War (1918-1921)

A conflict in Russia between the Red Army (Bolsheviks) and the White Army (anti-Bolsheviks) following the October Revolution.

Rasputin

A controversial mystic who held significant influence over the Russian royal family, particularly Czarina Alexandra.

March Revolution

A series of protests and strikes in March 1917 that led to the abdication of Czar Nicholas II.