Revolutionary Fervor in Kiev

This chapter explores the rise of revolutionary movements in Kiev during October, led by figures like Alexander Schlichter. It highlights the chaos and psychological manipulation driving activists' actions, alongside critiques of Leninist and Trotskyist central planning that worsened agricultural mismanagement. The narrative captures the mixed emotions of civic engagement as students and citizens rally for newfound freedoms while confronting imperial authority and symbolically tearing down state symbols.