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Post-War Paradox
- The communist regime in Russia faced a paradox in 1920: increased security externally but growing internal discontent.
- The end of wartime justified their harsh policies, forcing them to justify their rule to a disillusioned populace.
Kronstadt Disillusionment
- The Kronstadt sailors, initially staunch Bolshevik allies, grew disillusioned with the regime's policies.
- Their experience during wartime furloughs exposed the stark reality of popular discontent.
Petrograd's Plight
- Petrograd's conditions in the winter of 1920-1921 mirrored the pre-revolutionary crisis of 1916-1917.
- The communist ban on trade exacerbated the suffering caused by food and fuel shortages.