Chapter 2: Kamenev Flashcards
What was the role of Kamenev’s father?
Mechanic and engine driver
When was Kamenev arrested and exiled?
1902
What happened to Kamenev in 1902?
Arrested and exiled
After his arrest in 1902, what did Kamenev do?
Went to Paris with Lenin
Returned to Russia and he was exiled twice more
Joined Stalin in exile in Siberia
Who was Kamenevs first wife?
Lenin’s sister
From what year was Kamenev an active Bolsheviks and full time revolutionary?
Since 1905
What did Kamenev do after 1905?
Kamenev was an active Bolsheviks and full time revolutionary
From what years was Lenin close to Kamenev?
1907-17
Between 1907-17, who was Kamenev close to?
Lenin, who regarded his as able and reliable
How did Lenin regard Kamenev?
Able and reliable but they had heated discussions
What ideaology did Kamenev oppose?
1917 ideology of the April Thesis
How did Kamenev view the 1917 ideology of the April Thesis?
He opposed and this contributed to his loss of influence
What uprising did Kamenev oppose?
Armed uprisings in October and this contributed to his downfall from power
How did Kamenev view the armed uprisings in October?
Opposed it
What type of government did Kamenev want?
Socialist Coalition government
What did Kamenev become in 1918?
Party secretary in Moscow
When did Kamenev become the party secretary?
1918
What allowed Kameneve to enter the Politburo?
1918: Party secretary in Moscow
Commissar for foreign trade
What was the impact of Kamenev becoming Party secretary in Moscow in 1918 and Commissar for foreign trade?
Allowed him into the Politburo so he was able to challenge for leadership
What was Kamenevs political stance?
Moderate
What was the unpopular qualities about Kamenev?
Uninspiring public speaker
Reputation for giving up easily
How did Lenin’s testament remember Kamenev?
His disloyalty in 1917
Where was Kamenevs disloyalty in 1917 remembered?
Lenin’s testament
Strengths of Kamenev:
capable and intelligent skilful politician good at managing people and situations an 'Old Bolshevik' strong power rise in Moscow
weaknesses of Kamenev:
lacked ambition and ruthlessness
reputation for being too ready to switch sides,
less popular than Zinoviev
underestimated rivals (especially Stalin)
