creation of sovnarkom

Question 1

when did the Second Congress of Soviet start?

Answer 1

10:40pm on 25th Oct (pre- fall of PG).

Question 2

Events of the Second Congress of Soviets

Answer 2

leading Mens, Yuri Martov speaks, proposing the soviet form a socialist coalition govt.
Trotsky responds “the masses followed our banner and our insurrection was victorious … here no compromise is possible”
Mens + SR’s denounce the Bols as a coup + stage a walk-out
Now the soviet completely under control of Bols.

Question 3

Robert Service on significance of the events of the Second Congress of Soviets

Answer 3

Service argues this left no opposition to the Bolsheviks… Now the soviet completely under control of Bols.

Question 4

What does Lenin say to a crowd at the news of the fall of the Soviet Govt:

Answer 4

26th Oct 1917 3am
Lenin: “Supported by an overwhelming majority of the workers, soldiers and peasants … the congress hereby resolve to take governmental power into its own hands” (LIE!!! only 40,000 ppl involved and peasants not relevant at all….)
26th Oct 8:40pm: Lenin makes appearance promising peace and land.
promise to have elections in Novemeber

Question 5

When is sovnarkom formed:

Answer 5

27th Oct

Question 6

Construction of Sovnarkom:

Answer 6

all ministers are Bolsheviks. Lenin is chairman. Soviet Central Executive Committee is voted in (60 Bols, 6 Mens, 29 Left SR’s)