Russia: control of the people

Question 1

Photo montage of Stalin 1937 surrounded by children

Answer 1

• Presented him as a role model
• Stalin recognised how children could be easily shaped and they were the future
• Tsar was known as “the little father” , so this presented Stalin as the protector of Russia

Question 2

Why was Alexandra Kollantai so notable

Answer 2

• She was a leading member of bolshevik regime in the early years
• She was the first women in government in Europe
• ## She believed in the idea of free love, that sex and love did not need to be confined to marriage

Question 3

What were Alexandra Kollantai’s role in government

Answer 3

• Member of the central committee - able to influence, women, home and health
• Head of Zhentodl the bolshevik’s party woman department - 1920
• She supported worker opposition groups who opposed Lenin’s policies to releive power from the trade unions

Question 4

Why did Alexandra Kollantai’ influence wane?

Answer 4

• Started to wane in 1921
• 1923 - sent to Norway to represent the communist party there
• stalin did not like her progressive views and when he came to power reversed her measures
• Her writings and ideas continued to influence feminism through the 20th century

Question 5

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Answer 5

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