The October Revolution of October 1917 was one of the most momentous events in modern history, changing as it did not just the future direction of Russia but also that of the rest of the world. But was the the Revolution a coup by a group of dedicated and disciplined professional revolutionaries or was it a social revolution sparked by the suffering of the people under tsarism and the Provisional Government? Have a look at the following resources to help you make up your mind:
A list of resources from the
School History site.
BBC Bitesize on the causes of the October Revolution
JD Clare's pages on
Russia.
An episode of Radio 4's
In Our Time on Lenin
Video:
The Russian Revolution in colour
A comprehensive bank of
resources on the Russian Revolution from Fordham University.
A
BBC Witness podcast on the Russian Revolution outlining the experience of one woman in Moscow.
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