the year1917

It was hoped that the abdication of Czar Nicholas II and the collapse of the old regime would result in a new russian society which would emerge from the ruble of authoritrianism to bring wealth and prosperity to the peasents and workers of Russia. The state of affairs following the abdication of the Czar was anything but glorious and prosperous. Revolutionary groups throughout the country emerged to seize local power. No distinct group was able …

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