BolsheviksA group of revolutionary socialists who took control in Russia in November 1917.
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A member of the more radical majority of the Social Democratic Party."He joined the Bolsheviks and rose rapidly in the party hierarchy."
RevolutionThe occurrence of a large-scale, drastic change, often in a short period of time and specifically the one that took place in the context of the book.
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A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favour of a new system."The third revolution in Russia in 1917 was one of the most significant events of the 20th century."
"The people were tired of the Tsar's tyranny and called for a revolution."
"The people were tired of the Tsar's tyranny and called for a revolution."
ProletariatTerm used to represent the class of wage-earners (especially industrial workers) in a capitalist society whose only possession of significant material value is their labour power.
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Workers or working-class people, regarded collectively."The Bolsheviks believed that the revolution would be led by the proletariat."
RegimeA specific government or a system or method of government.
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A government, especially an authoritarian one."The Bolsheviks overthrew the previous regime and took power."
A system or planned way of doing things, especially one imposed from above."Under the new regime, all workers had to register with the state."