Rev Left Radio The Russian Revolution of 1917: The Bolshevik March to October
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Sep 23, 2025 Explore the transformative events of 1917 in Russia as the monarchy crumbled and the world’s first workers’ state emerged. Delve into the February Revolution's chaos, Lenin's dramatic return, and the bold Bolshevik slogans of 'Peace, Land, Bread.' Discover how the Kornilov affair galvanized mass support and the step-by-step execution of the October insurrection, culminating in the storming of the Winter Palace. Gain insights into the revolutionary strategies and lessons that continue to resonate in today's organizing efforts.
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Emancipation Fueled Long-Term Crisis
- The 1861 Emancipation freed serfs legally but left them landless and indebted for decades.
- That half-measure created long-term rural pressure feeding urban industrial labor and revolutionary potential.
Industrialization Produced A Combative Proletariat
- Rapid industrialization drew peasants into factories and created a combative proletariat in Russian cities.
- This new urban working class became a decisive force by 1917 as strikes and organization spread.
WWI Turned Hardship Into Political Revolt
- World War I exposed Russia's industrial weaknesses and collapsed supply lines, deepening mass anger.
- Soldiers and workers shared war exhaustion, turning wartime hardship into political revolt.
