L06 - Document - Three Lenin Documents Flashcards
What question were European journalists asking about the events in St. Petersburg?
They were questioning whether the events constituted a “revolt” or a “revolution.”
What significance did Lenin attribute to the events in St. Petersburg?
Lenin viewed the events as revolutionary, marking a turning point in Russian history.
What made foreign newspapers struggle to define the events in St. Petersburg?
They found it difficult to classify the events as either revolts or riots, often mixing terms.
How did Lenin describe the relationship between the autocracy and the people after Bloody Sunday?
He declared peace between the two as unthinkable, signaling the inevitability of revolution.
What was the stance of European conservatives on the events?
Even the most conservative observers acknowledged a shift in Russian history but admired the power of Russian autocracy.
How did Lenin characterize the development of the Russian working-class movement?
He described it as evolving into a national uprising.
How did Lenin view the government’s handling of the protests?
He believed the government provoked bloody reprisals under favorable conditions for itself.
