Russian Provisional Government

failed to have long-term effects on France, and the wars ended with the takeover of a conservative leader. In 1792, the French people were able to remove Louis XVI from the throne and the National Convention (the radicals) set up a republic. This new government elected representatives for the people’s voices expanded suffrage for all male citizens, which was important because there was no longer a distinction between the rich and the poor. However, this short period of success did not last very…

ideals with an aim to appeal to the Russian public, fix the damaged society and economy, and stay in power. The Bolshevik government, led by Vladimir Lenin, was determined to achieve power in 1917 Russia due to the incompetence and ineptitude of the Provisional Government. The Russian people resented the lack of change, therefore in April 1917, Lenin disturbed the opposition to the Government by creating a set of promises and ideals of which the Bolshevik Government would enforce if they were in…

It also caused the new government to cut off most international ties with the allies after the Civil War due to the allies helping the losing, White Army, a new period of isolation…

To compare the United States military to the Russian military would be unfair since the comparison is in different generations. Consequently, the advances and budgetary differences observed through several military technical revolutions of the U.S. Armed forces since the Gulf war, (a period that coincides with the collapse of the Soviet Union), are incredibly disparate. However, the COIN fight is a more accurate gauge than comparing conventional warfare. Insurgent tactics nullify the…

Aside from the successful unifications of Italy and Germany, many other countries were also undergoing change to become better, successful, and more dominant. Mainly, there were three countries that had experienced reforms or changes. One of these countries or nations, was the Austrian Empire. As the only lasting result of the revolution of 1848 was the emancipation, which freed the serfs; the Austrian Empire was in need of economic and social change. However, this change brought about an urban…

mind, making her country better and not just seeking power for herself. She was able to accomplish several amazing things as well as conquering many failures, making both into benefits for Russia. Catherine the Great was a German princess turned Russian Empress. She gained her throne through a coup d’état with her husband Peter III, ruling for 34 years until her death. Many believe Catherine the Great was a power hungry dictator, but Catherine ruled as an enlightened despot, this is shown with…

When it comes to dress code, there is a Russian proverb, which describes the situation perfectly: “one meets you depending on how you’re dressed and says goodbye depending on how wise you seem to be.” Russians usually dress accordingly to their socio-economic status but businessmen are usually found in dark suits and are considered well dressed. Similarly, if you’re a foreign…

themselves or an act of hostility by the Europeans towards the Russians. The Crimean War broke out in October of the year 1853. Russia fought against France, England and the Ottoman Empire. The war started in the Balkans and was fought all throughout the Crimea. For three years the war went back and forth but with more countries joining France, England and the Ottoman Empire the Russians asked for peace. The war was full of technological…

Tsar’s government held totally power, along with the inability to rule over Russia. Tsar was dethroned and later executed with his family for his poor judgement and Russia being in chaos. Industrialism did not reach Russia until the late 19th century; but majority of Russia was still not industrialized. As other nations expanded and became more advanced; Russian trailed behind. Many people were still pleasant ruled over by nobility. Nicholas II was against…

Conscription was the pathway to the mass destruction of nations around the world. The Bolshevik Revolution, which gave rise to oppressive communism in Russia, was caused by austere and violent feeling caused by the conscription of Russian men in World War One. Russian soldiers comprehended that…