Political Groups Of Russia Flashcards
Who were the Social Democrats?
A mixture of Bolsheviks and Mensheviks
What philosophy did they believe in?
Marxism
How did the Bolsheviks think a revolution can be carried out?
By a small elite group
How did the Mensheviks think a revolution can be carried out?
In the masses by the working class
Who were the Socialist Revolutionaries led by?
Victor Chernov
Who did they mainly want support from?
The peasants
What was their key method of tactics?
Terrorism
Were they often poorly organised?
Yes
What were the Liberals made up of?
The Kadets and the Octobrists
What philosophy did they reject?
Marxism
What did the Liberals mainly want?
Free election/ Freedom of speech
Who accepted the October Manifesto?
The Octobrists
Why did the Bolsheviks not like the October Manifesto?
It limited too much of what they desired
What did thew Kadets want?
Further reforms
