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Ritika Chitlangia

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What are the factors that led to the Russian Revolution and what are the consequences of this revolution? Discuss its influence on the Indian national movement.

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Introduction

Russian Revolution of 1917 marked a watershed movement in history, leading to significant changes on global power dynamics.

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Main Body

Factors for Russian Revolution:

1Dissatisfaction with the monarchial Tsarist regime => political redundancy and build up of democratic unrest
2Worsening economic conditions of the peasantry => high inflation, shortage of basic necessities
3Communism gained popularity among masses under leadership of Bolshevik party
4Bloody Sunday in October Revolution => showed all cause of the revolution.

Consequences of movement:

1USSR became the first ever practical state based on communism
2Inspired labour movement across the globe. Eg: Chile
3Alternate model of development => counter of capitalistic model of development
4Roots of cold war

Influence on Indian National Movement:

1Rise of revolutionary terrorism. Eg: Assassination of cadres, Kakori robbery etc.
2Communist influence on Indian national leaders. Eg: CC Bose, Bhagat Singh etc.
3Widening of labour protest. Eg: All India Trade Union Congress, 1929 => Lala Lajpat Rai
4Development of mass nationalism. Therefore, Russian Revolution marks a key moment in Indian national movement and world politics.
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Conclusion

Therefore, Russian Revolution marks a key moment in Indian national movement and world politics.

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Answer continues on next page
  • Clear structure with factors and consequences separated
  • Specific examples provided (Chile, CC Bose, Bhagat Singh, Kakori robbery)
  • Links Russian Revolution to Indian context well
  • Addresses all three parts of the question

Topper

Ritika Chitlangia

Subject & Paper

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Topic

History of the World

Socialism and Communism

Russian Revolution and its influence

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