social democrats

Who were the key people?

Julius and Vladimir Ulyanov were the main instigators of SD attempts to improve conditions for workers

What were their general beliefs?

The group was influenced by an interpretation of Marx’s work made by George Plekhanov, who emphasised the need to encourage working-class consciousness

What did Lenin call for?

More revolutionary tactics to be deployed since their efforts appeared to be inffective

What did he do in 1901?

Produced a pamphlet called ‘What is to be done?’ That outlined the idea that a complete overthrow of the tsarist system of rule could be achieved by workers if they lef by a politically educated elite or vanguard

Support?

Short term