This was a pretty cool site that you explored in this post. The wall itself supplements the men and symbols behind it. I would beware of instantly villainizing the Soviet leaders, because it sort of feels like it takes away from the focus of your post:…
Month: February 2018
Comment on Whatta man, whatta man, whatta mighty masculine man! by bmarceau17
I think this is aspect post revolution society is often overlooked. It’s also very interesting to learn about how “communists” were supposed to look and act. It’s not something you think of very often. Great article, and graphics.
Comment on Blog 3 – Militarization of Labor by pgiovannini
I find it surprising that the mobilization of labor helped the Bolsheviks rise in power within the government, and was able to better the relationship between the workers and soldiers. If I was a worker, I would not want to be under military supervision. Were there any outspoken workers about how they disagreed with this militarization?
Comment on Young Communists and Young Thug by taylorraeboydblog
I really liked how you focused on the importance of teaching the Soviet youth the ideology that they should live by. Teaching the youth was one of the only ways to ensure that the Soviet Union would continue as they were its future.
Comment on Episode 3: Revenge of the Reds by eclaybrook
Its a sort of tragedy that patriotism and good intent on its own is not enough to stand up against an organized military front. The Whites in the end were trying to hold back the tide of change, and even with the combined effort of the world’s democratic nations, socialism won its existence. Also, this was a good post, but you are extra. Thanks Ethan
Comment on One Venti Misogyny Latte with a Shot of Cynicism by bmester
The pictures you intertwine with your writing really enhance the post! They show the many different sides of the revolution specifically dealing with women/gender roles. Additionally, your entire website overall is really well done. I think the use of starbucks is very unique.
Comment on The Roles of Women & Revolution by bmester
I appreciated how you brought the contrast between both the good the revolution brought and the bad. It is clear that women got a lot more civil liberties, but at the expense in other aspects of life.
Comment on Stop 3: Kremlin Wall Necropolis, Moscow by Taylor
I enjoyed how you focused on the history of Soviet leaders in your blog and the ways in which they are remembered and sometimes glorified by monuments. I really enjoyed your second paragraph where you discussed the terrible things they were apart of, a…
Comment on Episode 3: Revenge of the Reds by pgiovannini
I think you did a good job comparing the two armies, and how the Reds were successful and what went wrong with the Whites. By not having a strong military or a message that appealed to the common-folk to back up their efforts, the White army did not stand a chance.
Comment on Whatta man, whatta man, whatta mighty masculine man! by taylorraeboydblog
I really liked how you focused on the toxic masculinity the youth organizations promoted. This masculinity affected women’s ability to enter the organizations and have access to the services they provided. It also gave a negative connotation to the women who became members as they were thought of as less feminine and promiscuous simply for joining an organization that was focused on teaching ideology to the children of the revolution.
