Lenin and Problems After the October Revolution
What were the problems facing Lenin after the October Revolution and how
successfully did he deal with them?
The initial difficulties faced by the new Soviet Union were so severe
that its survival seemed almost miraculous" . The remains of the czarist regime
left Lenin to face a country wrought with war, devastated economically.
Russia's involvement in World War I, followed by its Civil War, wide spread
famine and a change in political and social ideology were the problems
confronting Lenin after the October Revolution. Lenin did succeed in ending
both the war with Germany and the Civil War for Russia. Yet, the economic and
social aspects of the revolution can be more critically assessed.
Lenin knew the importance of ending Russian involvement in World War I.
On March 3, 1918 Russia lost 1/3 of its fertile farm lands, 1/3 of its
population, 2/3 of its coal mines and oil fields and 1/2 of its heavy industry
to German......
Join Now or Login to view the rest of this paper.
Approximate Word Count: 753
Approximate Pages: 3 (260 words per double-spaced page) |