What are your thoughts on the lack of concession of the Russian emperor towards the wants of the people? Was it out of fear of losing power, maybe? Do you suppose that if he had made the concessions, he would have stayed in power or were things too far gone to be rescued at that point? Great article though!
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Comment on The Soldiers’ Revolution by thensoviet
Something really interesting about Nicholas abdicating the throne is that he did so after also being accused of treason. I wonder how these accusations fueled the riots and helped perpetuate the hatred towards the throne. A lot of really interesting information here! Good post 🙂
Comment on It was the Best of Times and it was the Worst of Times by thensoviet
This is really an interesting post. The change in relations between men and women as a result of this cultural shift is truly fascinating. As you were discussing the changes in attitudes towards sex, I began to wonder how this change affected the role of women in society. Were they seen as seductive temptresses? And how did they distinguish between those who were and those who weren’t? How did marital relations change as a result and how did this impact the Russian home? This topic brings to light a lot of controversial topics that would be fascinating to delve into. Overall, a great article!
Like Bread, They Rise.
Born in an era of shortage and turmoil was a revolutionary peasantry, for when once they were well fed, now they lack even their bread. Due to the breakout of the first World War, the economy of the Russian Empire began to falter. Cut off from imports on which the country to heavily relied brought Russia …
Comment on Christianity and the Church Before the Revolution by thensoviet
The relationship between church and state in Russia is so interesting; they don’t openly operate as a theocracy but to deny the massive influence the church has would be to deny the Russian governmental body a limb. It is so complex but the history is so deep and long-running. Great blog post!!
Comment on A shifting world captured in an industrial town by thensoviet
I really love this article! You’re writing style is really captivating. I chose the same photograph because I thought the shift was so unique. It’s like watching something change right before your eyes. The history of the arms plant and the role it played in Westernization of this area is so rich and complex but fascinating. It truly shows how even the tiniest kinds of sparks and ignite huge fires!
The Generation Gap: The Visualization of Western Influence
Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii. Three Generations, 1910. Digital color rendering. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress, LC-DIG-ppmsc-03952 (24) This photograph at first appears simple. After all, it merely depicts three generations of a Russian family. “A. P. Kalganov poses with his son and granddaughter for a portrait in the industrial town of Zlatoust in the Ural Mountain …
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