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Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Russia

Kronstadt Rebellion of 1921: A Turning Point in the History of the Soviet Union and the Socialist Movement

Kronstadt Rebellion Mutiny by previously pro-Bolshevik sailors in March at Kronstadt naval base; crushed with machine gun fire. Major cause for Lenin instituting the NEP The Kronstadt...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Russia

Understanding the Key Features of Soviet Union’s New Economic Policy (NEP)

NEP – New Economic Policy Eliminate harsh aspects of War communism; some capitalist measures allowed (gov’t would not seize surplus grain, small manufacturers allowed to run) Gov’t...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Russia

Tsar Alexander I: The Modernizing Reformer & Key Player in European Politics

Tsar Alexander I Initially an enlightened despot, sought to free serfs but nobles would not go along with his plan. After Napoleon’s defeat in 1815, he grew...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Russia

The Holy Alliance: A Conservative Movement to Preserve Monarchical Rule in Europe in the 19th Century

Holy Alliance first major post-Napoleon attempt to stop growth of liberalism. Proposed for all monarchs to sign a statement agreeing to uphold Christian principles of charity and...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Russia

Decembrist Uprising of 1825: An Unsuccessful Attempt to Overthrow Tsar Nicholas I

Decembrist Uprising First upper-class revolt against Russia’s autocratic system of the government. Sought to prevent Nicholas I’s assumption of the throne. The Decembrist Uprising was an unsuccessful...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Russia

The Decembrist Uprising: Failed Attempt to Overthrow Russian Autocracy and Trigger for Reforms

Decembrists Junior Military Officers; Liberal upper-class opponents of the autocratic Russian system of government supported popular grievances among Russian society The Decembrists were a group of Russian...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Russia

Nicholas I – The Conservative Emperor of Russia Known for his Modernization Reforms and Autorcratic Rule

Nicholas I Europe’s most reactionary monarch. Relied on mostly political advice from military leaders. Principles of autocracy, orthodoxy, and nationality became foundation of the state. Nicholas I...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Russia

The Slavophiles: Preservers of Russian Culture or Contributors to Isolation?

Slavophiles believed that the culture of the Russian village (the mir_) was superior to that of the West The Slavophiles were a group of Russian intellectuals in...