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Srishti MishraAIR 95· 2023

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Introduction

The Russian Revolution took place in the midst of the 1st World War and were one of the earliest attempts to overthrow an existing regime

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Main Body

Reasons for Russian Revolution:

* Inadequate monarchy - Tsar Nicholas II of the Romanov dynasty was an incapable monarch

* Economic burden of WWI - War falling on the peasantry of the country

* Social change: New major cities of land de the titled equal distribution and state ownership of capital and land were spreading as capitalist profiteering was seen as exploitation of the weak giving rise to inequality.

* Strong leadership: Lenin.

The Russian's October Revolution had the following consequences:

(i) Overthrow of monarchy

(ii) Establishment of USSR

(iii) State control became absolute

(iv) Establishment of Communism to support other nations

(v) End of private property.

Influence on Indian National Movement:

(i) 1928: M.N Roy established the Communist Party of India (CPI)

(ii) Socialist ideas saw a rise:

a) Equality

b) Justice

c) Fraternity & Constitutionalism

(iii) Communist revolutionary zeal:

Eg: Bhagat Singh.

Thus, Russian Revolution was a spark for nationalized movement worldwide.

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Conclusion

Thus, Russian Revolution was a spark for nationalized movement worldwide.

10 words

  • Clear enumeration of reasons
  • Addresses economic and social factors
  • Good link to Indian context
  • Mentions specific personalities and dates
  • Clear consequences of revolution

Topper

Srishti Mishra

AIR 952023

Subject & Paper

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Topic

History of the World

Rise of Nationalism

Russian Revolution

Writing Stats

189

Total words

10

Paragraphs

4

Bullets

Formal, structured

Tone