GS1 · 10 marks · 150 words

Discuss the reasons that led to the October Revolution in Russia bringing a new form of government in Russia.

Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024

Syllabus: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.

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Kumud MishraAIR 69 · CSE 2024 · 138 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a date or context

The October Revolution in Russia in 1917 was a "big development" leading to the end of "Tsarist regime" with the emergence of the "Soviet Union" (USSR).

Body · points

Reasons leading to October Revolution :

  1. The exploitative policies of Tsarist regime.

  2. The poor condition of the agrarian workers and peasants in Russia.

  3. Emergence of communist leaders like V.I. Lenin being influenced by Marxism.

  4. The emerging discontent against the regime, rising inequalities leading to the idea of Bolshevik and Proletariat movement.

Bringing new form of government

  1. End of Tsar rule and beginning of communist rule under Lenin.

  2. Establishment of comintern for promotion of the communism.

  3. Nationalisation of the sectors especially the agri sector Ex. communes, kokhoz collective farming.

  4. Emergence of USSR as superpower

Close · a summary

Thus, the October Revolution changed the nature of regime in Russia.

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