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Were the "Petlurovites" who took Kiev in 1918 commanded by a communist?
In the novel White Guard (Белая гвардия), Mikhail Bulgakov describes the capture of Kiev in 1918 by Petlurovites as a disaster, and their being worse than the Whites (whom he supported). Yet, history ...
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How did Lenin secure his regime? [closed]
As we know, Bolsheviks seemed to overthow Provisional Government easily in November Revolution. Many political parties are inspired and feel like taking over the same way. War Communism also ...
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Are there biographies on Boris Shumyatsky that included his history before 1921?
Zhang Guotao in his memoir recounted his meeting with Shumyatsky in 1921. The then King of Siberia was very busy but managed to treat Zhang with a private dinner in his home. After the dinner, Zhang ...
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What measures were taken by the Bolsheviks to consolidate their position? [closed]
What are four measures taken by the Bolsheviks before December of 1917 to suppress threats to their position?
I know that:
1)They promised elections to the assembly to be held in November 1917.
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How was Germany involved in the Russian Civil War after the Paris Peace Conference?
What was Germany's involvement in the Russian Civil War after the Paris Peace Conference? After signing the Treaty of Versailles, Germany's economy was pretty much in ruins, but which side of the ...
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