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Russian Revolution
A series of events in 1917 that led to the overthrow of the Tsarist regime and the establishment of a communist government.
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Bloody Sunday (1905)
A peaceful protest that was violently suppressed by the tsar's guards, leading to widespread discontent and setting the stage for the revolution.
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Duma
A legislative assembly in Russia that was initially created to appease reformers but ultimately failed to implement meaningful reforms.
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Rasputin
A mystic who gained significant influence over Tsar Nicholas II and his family, leading to public outrage and contributing to the dissatisfaction with the monarchy.
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February Revolution
The 1917 uprising that resulted in the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the establishment of the Provisional Government.
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Provisional Government
The temporary government established after the February Revolution, aimed at creating a multi-party democracy.
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October Revolution
The Bolshevik-led coup in October 1917 that overthrew the Provisional Government and established a communist regime.
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Bolsheviks
A faction led by Lenin that advocated for a communist revolution and opposed the Provisional Government.
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Cheka
The Bolshevik secret police established to eliminate political opponents and enforce communist policies.
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Red Terror
A campaign of political repression and execution led by the Cheka against perceived enemies of the Bolsheviks during and after the Russian Civil War.
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White Army
The anti-Bolshevik forces that opposed the Red Army during the Russian Civil War.
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Red Army
The military organization formed by the Bolsheviks to defend their rule during the Russian Civil War.
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Collectivization
The policy of consolidating individual landholdings and labor into collective farms as part of the Soviet agricultural policy.
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Totalitarianism
A form of governance that seeks to centralize power and control every aspect of public and private life.
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Great Purge
Stalin's campaign to eliminate political rivals and consolidate power within the Communist Party.
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Five-Year Plans
Stalin's economic policies aimed at rapid industrialization of the Soviet Union.
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Command Economy
An economic system where the government makes all decisions about the production and distribution of goods.
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Cult of Personality
A situation where a public figure is presented as an idealized, heroic figure, often through propaganda.
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Marxism-Leninism
The ideological foundation of the Soviet state, advocating for a single-party state and the proletariat's dictatorship.
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Trans-Siberian Railroad
A major railway project initiated by Tsar Nicholas II to promote industrial growth and facilitate trade.
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Autocratic Rule
A form of governance where one ruler holds absolute power and suppresses political opposition.
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Persecution of Kulaks
The repression and targeted violence against wealthier peasants who resisted collectivization.
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Petrograd
The capital city of Russia during pivotal moments of the revolution, previously known as St. Petersburg.
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Soviets
Local councils of workers and soldiers that became significant political powers during the revolution.
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