Articles related to "Russian Revolutionaries"



Go To the People Movement
Examination of the Russian "Go to the People" movement, a student exodus to the peasant countryside with the goal of encouraging a revolution.
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Russia's Decembrist Revolt of 1825
A long time in the making, the Decembrist conspirators finally got their opportunity when Tsar Alexander I died and confusion reigned over who would be the next autocrat.
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The Assassination of Tsar Alexander II
Murdering the Tsar in 1881 after several unsuccessful attempts, the People's Will only succeeded in bringing to power an ultra-conservative who reversed all reforms.
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Royal Quotation Quiz
Who said what? See if you can match these royal quotes to the people who said them!
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Sergey Rachmaninoff
Brief biography of Russian born-American composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, his life and music. Famous for Piano Concerto No.2 and 'Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.'
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Jean Jaurès, French Socialist
Antimilitarist, defender of Alfred Dreyfus and active supporter of the miners of Carmaux, Jean Jaurès was one of the most beloved pre war socialist leaders.
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Liberty Quotes Reflect the American Experience
A collection of famous and sometimes provocative quotes about the meaning and nature of liberty is offered for debate and discussion.
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The Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878
Despite initial successes, the Russian march to Constantinople was severely weakened by Osman Pasha at the Battle of Plevna and the threats of British intervention.
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“To an old man any place that’s warm is homeland.” By Maxim Gork
The father of Soviet Literature and the founder of social realism. Discover the life, works, and impact of author Maxim Gorky.
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