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The Bolsheviks planned to abolish private property and establish what was social equality, in their view.
From my current knowledge of Soviet history, Lenin hoped to change a formerly Tsarist and predominantly peasant-based society and economy into a socialist variation. While some condemn him for simply reinstating capitalistic ideas, he wanted to kill two birds with one stone: 1) he wanted to maintain his original goals of socialism then communism (as Marx had theorized) and 2) to maintain the capitalist prerequisites that Marx had also theorized of in that he brought the "free market" to Russia in the hopes that this would get the economy running and stabilized so he could later follow through with socialism.
But how did he hope to do this? Well, he was definitely an opportunist in that he saw the February Revolution and the end of WWI as the build up for his own revolution that would land the Bolsheviks in power. And that did, in fact, work. He had to defend his ever-evolving ideas (he was very much an idealist in the beginning and a violent and pragmatic revolutionary in the end) from the White Army (also known as the Mensheviks) as well as the western capitalists that aided all anti-Bolsheviks. But basically, once he had obtained power with the Bolsheviks (which he had essentially founded), he simply had to maintain that power to change Russia.
So in short: Russia was to go from a very backwards civilization (though, history has shown Russia was on the verge of finally catching up with the western powers, but it was taking a very long time to go over the edge) to a socialist government that would, hopefully, through its successful socialist revolution, would inspire other western civilizations to have their own revolutions (remember, WWI had left Europe ravaged and stagnant). This would ultimately result in an international socialist regime that could help Russia in an economic and industrial way, while Russia could reciprocate with providing much needed food.
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What event caused Lenin to return to Russia from exile?
The February 1917 Russian Revolution brought Lenin back to Russia. He had been living in Switzerland at the time and the revolution took him by surprise. The German High Command arranged for Lenin to be transported from Switzerland to Russia in a diplomatically sealed train. The Germans wanted Lenin to create more revolutionary disruption in the hope that a new Russian government would get Russia out of World War I.
Who developed the soviet New Economic Policy?
Vladimir Lenin started the New Economic Policy in an attempt to improve the Soviet economy.
What was the name given to lenins economic policy to restore order to russia?
Lenin's plan was called the "New Economic Policy."
What country brought Lenin back from exile?
Germany hoped Lenin would be disruptive and stir up trouble in Russia in order to spark a revolution that would eventually take Russia out of World War 1, so it sent Lenin back to Russia. This would permit Germany to concentrate its military forces on other fronts instead of having to split them between two fronts. The strategy succeeded quickly since Lenin arrived in Russia in April 1917 and by October 25, 1917 (old style Russian calendar; November 7, new style) engineered the coupe that toppled the Provisional Government . In March 1918, Lenin, Russia signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ending Russia's participation in World War 1.
What effect did Vladimir Lenin seizing control have on Russia's role in World War 1?
Lenin ended Russia's participation in WW I, recognizing the need to concentrate Russia's efforts on establishing their own new government, since the 1917 Revolution had only just occurred not long before he took over.
How did Lenin propse to strenthen the new Russia?
Lenin wanted to strengthen Russia by technologically advancing the country. He also wanted to strengthen Russia by removing it from World War 2 and further uniting the country.
How did Vladimir Lenin's rise to the power in Russia affect the allies?
When the Russian Czar stepped down the new provisional government decided to continue Russia's part in WW1 by continuing to fight the Germans. Lenin and his small but powerful Communist Party promised to withdraw from the war as it was causing much destruction to Russia. Lenin had been living in exile from Russia and the Germans promised to get Lenin back into his country if he would end Russia's presence in WW1. The Germans were successful in sneaking Lenin back to Russia and this allowed the Germans to concentrate on the Western Front in France.
What event caused Lenin to return to Russia from exile?
The February 1917 Russian Revolution brought Lenin back to Russia. He had been living in Switzerland at the time and the revolution took him by surprise. The German High Command arranged for Lenin to be transported from Switzerland to Russia in a diplomatically sealed train. The Germans wanted Lenin to create more revolutionary disruption in the hope that a new Russian government would get Russia out of World War I.
What did Lenin abandon to try to ease the suffering of drought and famine in Russia?
Lenin abandoned the policy called "war communism" in order to ease the drought and famine in Russia. H abandoned this in favor of what he called the "New Economic Policy."
Who led the communist movement in Russia?
Vladimir Lenin led the Communist movement in Russia. There were other Marxist leaders such as Julius Martov, but they were not as radical as Lenin and did not start the October Revolution that put Lenin and his Bolsheviks (later renamed Communists) in power.
How did Lenin propose strengthen new Russia?
He turned it into a socialist economy. He took control of all major heavy industry and put it under government control. Smaller businesses were left alone mainly because the country was just too large for the new revolutionary government to take control of everything and plan the entire economy. Peasant farmers were also allowed to retain land at first, but were forced to sell much of their crops to the government at prices the government fixed. Lenin imposed harsh economic policies on the country . This came to be known as "War Communism," but there was much dissatisfaction among the peasants who were losing too much of their crops for no return and Russia's industrial production dropped to pre Revolutionary levels. IN order to rebuild Russia's economy, he instituted the New Economic Policy, which brought back some aspects of capitalism temporarily.
Why was Vladimir Lenin the first leader of Russia?
Lenin was not the first leader of Russia. He was the first leader of the Soviet Union when it was organized under the Treaty of the Soviet Union in late 1923 early 1924. Lenin was physically incapacitated by his strokes by then so he was not a true leader of government; however he is counted as the first leader of the new Soviet Union.
Who developed the soviet New Economic Policy?
Vladimir Lenin started the New Economic Policy in an attempt to improve the Soviet economy.
What was the name given to lenins economic policy to restore order to russia?
Lenin's plan was called the "New Economic Policy."
Was capitalism abolished under Lenin?
Capitalism as the main economic system in Russia was abolished by Lenin in Russia. Never the less, when Russia's economy began failing and both industrial and agricultural production fell below even the levels of the Tsarist regime, he instituted what he called a "New Economic Policy." This reintroduced aspects of capitalism in the agricultural sector and in small businesses and factories.
Did The Russian Revolution in 1917 bring Lenin to power?
In March of 1917, there was a Russian Revolution that took the Czar out of power. The goal of the new government was a democratic one. But they also wanted to continue the war with Germany. Losing it or quiting the war could be dangerous as Germany had every chance to conquer Russia. With that said, Lenin was sent into Russia from exile by the Germans. It was a quid pro quo that if Lenin took power he would take Russia out of WW 1. The Russian people were still starving and losing battles with Germany under the new democratic Provisional government. Lenin and his Bolshevik party promised to quit the war and bring a new beginning for Russia. Thus his October Bolshevik Revolution was a success. The treaty with Germany was, however, a costly one for Russia.
What country brought Lenin back from exile?
Germany hoped Lenin would be disruptive and stir up trouble in Russia in order to spark a revolution that would eventually take Russia out of World War 1, so it sent Lenin back to Russia. This would permit Germany to concentrate its military forces on other fronts instead of having to split them between two fronts. The strategy succeeded quickly since Lenin arrived in Russia in April 1917 and by October 25, 1917 (old style Russian calendar; November 7, new style) engineered the coupe that toppled the Provisional Government . In March 1918, Lenin, Russia signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ending Russia's participation in World War 1.
