🌍Russia in the 19th century was underdeveloped and falling behind Europe.
👑The Tsars ruled with absolute power and neglected the welfare of the people.
🚩The ideas of communism and socialism gained traction as a solution to Russia's problems.
🔀The split within the socialist party led to the formation of the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks.
🔥The stage was set for a revolution that would change Russian history.
Why was Russia falling behind Europe in the 19th century?
—Russia's rulers, the Tsars, held all the power and neglected modernization and reforms that were happening in Europe.
What were the key ideas of communism and socialism?
—Communism and socialism advocated for equality, the redistribution of wealth, and the abolition of private ownership of property.
What led to the split within the socialist party?
—Lenin's uncompromising attitude and his desire for a one-man dictatorship caused a split within the socialist party.
Who were the Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks?
—The Bolsheviks were a faction led by Lenin, while the Mensheviks were a less radical faction within the socialist party.
What impact did the split within the socialist party have on Russia?
—The split set the stage for a revolution that would eventually replace the Tsarist regime with a communist government.
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00:38Russia in the 19th century was underdeveloped and falling behind Europe.
02:45The Tsars ruled with absolute power and neglected the welfare of the people.
06:05The ideas of communism and socialism gained traction as a solution to Russia's problems.
08:34The split within the socialist party led to the formation of the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks.
10:38The stage was set for a revolution that would change Russian history.
