The Russian Revolution and Its Background

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the Russian Revolution and the sociopolitical context leading up to it.

Communist Manifesto

A political document written in 1848 predicting a communist revolution.

Serfdom

A system where serfs are bound to a lord, representing a limited form of slavery.

Bolsheviks

A group of revolutionary socialists led by Vladimir Lenin, who played a crucial role in the Russian Revolution.

Fabergé Eggs

Luxurious decorative eggs created for the Russian czars, symbolizing wealth and oppression due to the labor behind their creation.

Technologically Primitive

Describes a society lacking in advanced technology, as seen in Russia before the Industrial Revolution.

Czar

The emperor of Russia; held immense power and wealth before the revolution.

Worker Exploitation

The unfair treatment of workers who suffer poor working conditions and low wages.

Industrial Revolution

A period of technological advancement that began in Great Britain in the late 18th century and largely bypassed Russia.

Vladimir Lenin

The leader of the Bolsheviks who believed in violent revolution and played a key role in the overthrow of the czar.

Oppression

The systematic mistreatment of a group, characterized in Russia by nobles having extensive rights while the common people had little.