Russian Revolution

95th anniversary of the Russian Revolution: Russia 1917, Europe 1970s

Details: Friday, 09 November 2012; Written by Ted Grant

This month is the 95th anniversary of the Russian Revolution of 1917. During this month we will be publishing a number of articles to mark this historic event. The article by Ted Grant posted here was first published in 1975 to mark the 58th anniversary. Extended extracts have been reproduced in this month's edition of Socialist Appeal, mainly dealing with the events of 1917. However the full article is worthy of study and it is that version will be made available here.

Russian Revoluton 95 Years On - From July to September: Revolution and Counter-revolution

Details: Thursday, 26 July 2012; Written by Terry McPartlan

The July days in Russia in 1917 were crucial. Without the Bolshevik Party the outcome could have been a devastating defeat. The reaction could have gained more ground. Thanks to the Bolsheviks the events after the July days illustrated the weakness of the reaction and the role of the reformists and prepared the ground for the events up to October

Trotsky on the July Days

Details: Thursday, 26 July 2012; Written by Leon Trotsky (1917)

This article by Trotsky was written in the immediate aftermath of the July Days, following the (temporary) defeat of the spontaneous demonstrations of the Petrograd workers. 95 Years on the revolutionary movements in the Arab world over the past 18 months and the turmoil in Spain and pre-revolutionary situation in Greece demonstrate that the events of 1917 are worthy of study for more than academic interest.

1917: Lessons from the past

Details: Thursday, 04 November 2010; Written by Dmitry Davydov

We conclude our series of articles on the Russian revolution of 1917 with an item first published online in 2007 to mark the 90th anniversary itself. It is being reproduced here and in the current issue of Socialist Appeal in a revised form.

The October Days (Part Two)

Details: Wednesday, 03 November 2010; Written by Krupskaya

As part of our build up to the 93rd anniversary of the Russian Revolution of Nov 1917, we reproduce the second of two extracts from Lenin's widow Krupskaya's book 'Reminiscences of Lenin." Dealing wth the October events and the build up to the revolution itself, this account provides a marvelous picture of the unfolding struggle.

The October Days (Part One)

Details: Tuesday, 02 November 2010; Written by Krupskaya

As part of our build up to the 93rd anniversary of the Russian Revolution of Nov 1917, we reproduce the first of two extracts from Lenin's widow Krupskaya's book 'Reminiscences of Lenin." Dealing wth the October events and the build up to the revolution itself, this account provides a marvelous picture of the unfolding struggle.

1917: From July to October

Details: Monday, 01 November 2010; Written by Leon Trotsky

As part of the build-up to the 93rd anniversary of the Russian Revolution of November 1917, we reproduce here chapter 26 of Leon Trotsky's My Life, headed From July to October.