Alexander II- Opposition to the rule (Marxism)

Question 1

Whose ideas was said to have substantial impact on opposition groups?

Answer 1

Karl Marx- communist manifesto/’class struggle!’

Question 2

What are the 5 stages of communism?

Answer 2

1- primitive communism
2- Feudal stage
3- Socialist consciousness
4- Workers own the means of production/ breakdown of class divisions.
5- Communism

Question 3

What was the issue of Marx’s theory in Russia?

Answer 3

-Russia had not experienced industrialisation.
-The country was feudal and based on peasants and aristocrats.

Question 4

Who is described as the father of Russian Marxism?

Answer 4

Georgie Plekhanov.

Question 5

What did Georgie Plekhanov do gain the title of the ‘father of Russian Marxism’

Answer 5

-founded the group for emancipation
-became a social democrat
-Outlined the the two stages of revolution.

Question 6

What two stages did Plekhanov believe the revolution would come in?

Answer 6

1- Democratic resolution of the Bourgeoise of Tsarism- Capitalism develops fully- large proletariat
2-Socialist stage