Revolutionary Expectations in 1917 Russia

• Published in: Economic and political weekly Vol. 52; no. 44; pp. 36 - 42
• Main Author: WADE, REX A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: SAMEEKSHA TRUST 04.11.2017
• Subjects: RUSSIAN REVOLUTION CENTENARY SPECIAL

The February Revolution of 1917 not only overthrew the Russian monarchy but raised great expectations among the population. The essay looks at the expectations of several key segments—workers, soldiers, women, peasants, upper and middle classes, and nationalities. As the Provisional Government was s...