Lenin's Russia

Lenin's Russia

1. Soviet Alternative

   • Communism
     • Struggle between Communism and Fascism
     • Based on Karl Marx's theories
       • Divided society between bourgeoisie and working class
         • Dreamt of classless society and no private ownership
   • Dictatorship
     • Secret police
     • Gulags
     • Treaty of Brest-Litosvk

2. Key Concepts

   • Rise to power
     • Fall of the Czar
     • German support

3. October 1917

   • Bloodless coup

4. Economic Policies

   • War Communism
     • Very Unpopular
   • New Economic Policy
     • Limited Capitalism