Introduction · rubric · conclusion · teacher's guide
Maps · Chronology · Background Information · Nicholas II · Revolution of 1905 · Online learning activities · Political Parties · Execution of Romanov Family · February and October 1917 · War Communism · New Economic PolicyIntroduction
The Russian Revolution occurred early in the twentieth century. Consider what members of your family were alive then? My Grandmother would have been 18 when the Romanov Family were shot in 1918.
The following sites have been collected to support your investigation of this period of history. Use these as an introduction to the area of study and as a starting point of a journey into Russia and the Twentieth Century!
Key areas for consideration are:
Why did social tensions and ideological conflicts increase in the pre revolutionary period?
Consider why they could not be constained within the traditional order?
Explain why confidence in the government was eroded and why rifts within the ruling class weakened its capapcity to meet a revolutionary challenge.
Internet Links
Maps
- Exploring St. Petersburg
- images of the city
- Large map of Russia
- Timeline Civil War
- School History site - UK
Chronology
- Chronology - The Imperial Period 1689 - 1917
- Chronology - The Soviet Period 1917 - 1991
- Key dates of the Russian Revolution
- Timeline Civil War
Background Information
- Russian Revolution
- Internet Modern History Source Book - homepage to links
- Russian Revolution
- Homepage to many other links
- Russian Revolution Crib Sheet/overview
- some key points listed
- Modern World History - Russia in Revolution
- BBC Provides a great overview of the key reasons for the Russian Revolution.
- russia.net history
- Course Reading on the Russian Revolution
- Suffolk Community College
- Russian History
- Links to Russian Cultural Resources
- Beginnings of a Glossary
- All-Russian Congress of the Soviet
- Russia - history whiz
- The Empire that was Russia
- Photographic Exhibition
- The Face of Russia
- Interactive Timeline
Nicholas II
- The Downfall of Czar Nicholas II
- Nicholas II 1868-1918, last czar of Russia (1894-1917)
- The English translation of the abdication manifesto of Nicholas II.
- Abdication of Nikolai II, March 15, 1917
- Face to Face with the Czars
- EMPEROR OF ALL RUSSIA 1894-1917
- Romanov Dynasty
- Alexander Palace
- My name is Anastasia
Revolution of 1905
- The Revolution of 1905
- A brief summary of the Russiann Revolution but links to other pages for more detail. Good for a clear overview.
- Manifesto of 17 October 1905
- Background to causes of the Revolution
- Provides a focus on the political situation pre 1905
Online learning activities
- Stalin - villain or hero
- Online curriculum activity from UK
- Mystery of Anastasia
Political Parties
- Programmes of Russias Political Parties
- Programme of the Socialist Revolutionary Party, 1905
- The Octobrists
- The Bolsheviks - Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (RSDRP),
- The Mensheviks
- Programme of the Union of the Russian People, 1905
- Manifesto of the Communist Party 1848
Execution of Romanov Family
- Programme of the Russian Constitutional Democratic (Kadet) Party, 1905
- Funeral of the Romanov Family in 1988
- Romanov Destiny - ABC article 1998
- FUNERAL OF THE LAST IMPERIAL FAMILY
- DEATH OF A TSAR: Execution of the Romanov Family
February and October 1917
- The February Russian Revolution
- The February Revolution of 1917
- Basic info on the events of Feb 1917 and the political situation after Nicholas' abdication.
- October Revolution of 1917
War Communism
- Civil War and War Communism
New Economic Policy
- Lenins NEP
- More of the NEP
- Rebellion of the Kronstadt Sailors(1921)
Conclusion
Do you have questions? Are there areas you would like to investigate further? Take the time to explore and read more deeply to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the Russian Revolution.
Remember that understanding isn't a destination, but a journey. Have a great trip!
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