Exploring the Effects of Russian Revolution
39; ' Exploring the Effects of the Russian Revolution Throughout the course of history, it has been clear that certain events have helped shape the way we live our lives. One of the most visible of these events was the Russian Revolution, which lasted from 1917 to 1922. At its peak, the Revolution abolished the Tsar’s monarchy and installed a new government: the Bolsheviks. This, in turn, had massive implications for all aspects of life in Russia, from its economy to its social structure. Here, we will discuss the effects of the Russian Revolution, and how it has shaped the modern and contemporary Russian sphere. One of the first and most visible effects of the Revolution was the switch from the Tsar’s monarchy to a new governmental structure. This new system was based on the principle of socialism, and was made up of a single-party state. The Bolshevik Party, helmed by Lenin and Trotsky, was the primary political force in Russia, and imposed a highly centralized government. This...