Leadership struggle

What was the type of leadership the Bs wanted?

They did not want to see 1 person running party and gvmt. Favoured collective leadership or rule by committee as it would be more socialist. Became highly centralised under L ordering executive actions

What was the type of leadership the Bs feared could emerge?

Feared a dictator could emerge and take control of centralised state. Affected decisions taken in committee between 1924-26

Which main contender did they fear could become the undesirable type of leader?

Trotsky, because he was commander of red army and in a strong position to crush opposition. Worried about unity of party and knew it was essential for party to stick together, didn’t want a leader who could cause splits

Why did the Comm Party want Russia to industrialise?

Industrialisation the key to creating a large class of proletarian workers to build socialism

What were the 3 main economic problems that occurred in Russia after 1925? (1st)

By 1926, industry returned to pre-1913 levels. Some new imputes were needed to take it on but arguments abt resources

What were the 3 main economic problems that occurred in Russia after 1925? (2nd)

High level of unemployment amongst workers. Wages didn’t keep pace with rising prices of consumer goods. Many remained poor and couldn’t get jobs

What were the 3 main economic problems that occurred in Russia after 1925? (3rd)

Food shortages started to reappear, peasants held onto their produce as they couldn’t buy much with their money

What were the left wing views on NEP and industrialisation debate?

Led by T, Z+K wanted to end NEP (too capitalist) and go for rapid industrialisation. Militarisation of labour would squeeze out more grain

What were the right wing views on NEP and industrialisation debate?

Led by B, Rykov, Tomsky wanted to keep NEP and encourage peasants to become richer so they would spend more on consumer goods which would lead to growth of manufacturing industry. Conflict=economic collapse