In simple terms, how could you best describe the difference between the major objectives of social democrats and social revolutionaries following the 1917 revolution? (I know this is broad because there are certainly fractions within these groups)

I think it is a helpful and nice map but I am quite confused about the classifications

This may be a long shot… but I recently found some naturalization papers for my great grandfather. His birthplace is listed as Pubeena, Russia in 1896. I haven’t been able to find anything on this town. Would anyone happen to know anything about where this is or was located? I’m guessing it may have been translated the best they could using the English alphabet?

i am making a ppt on Russia and I want to know

I hear about him alot, where should I start? I hear mostly that he's overrated because he always had a manpower advantage.

It took until the Soviet Union for Russia to industrialize, but what was preventing the Tsar from implementing new forms of industry? Were the Russians not fearful that the West was becoming too advanced to compete with them?

Hey to everyone! I’m studying the reign of Nicholas II right now. The events of 1905 really blew my mind, I was surprised with the scale of revolution that was going on. The changes were necessary, the country was undeveloped and backward compared to European nations. The lack of food, poor working conditions and omnipresent corruption led to civil unrest. I suspect that during the demonstration there was miscommunication about the real state of events. A huge crowd was also a huge concern for the government. So how do you think, taking into account all the dangers and benefits for the state, what other measures Nicholas II could take?

I know the big left one is Gorbachev. Any ideas who the following are? Would be much appreciated to know

Hey, sorry if asking for sources is against the rules, unfortunately I can't read the rules so I'll just assume it's not. I'm looking for any sources that detail or discuss Russian marraige practices; I'll take anything, books, journals, primary sources, even YouTube videos and documentaries would be helpful. It doesn't have to be directly related or even about it, but any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have two specific questions, both about certain things mentioned in the Cambridge History of Russia. The text at one point refers to the locals of Beloozero as the Ves, but I'm having trouble finding anything about a Ves ethnic group; I'm mainly just wondering if anybody knows anything about them or who the book might be referring to under an non-typical name?

"There were already ‘aboriginal inhabitants’ in them, ‘in Novgorod, the Slovenes; in Polotsk, the Krivichi; in Beloozero, the Ves..."(p.47)

Additionally, the book at one point refers to, what I believe are wealthy elites, as "Grandees." I can only find reference to Grandees in the context of Spanish nobility. Is it maybe using the term Grandee to refer to a similar idea of nobility, like how Baron is often used to refer to lesser nobility even when incorrect? Or is there a usage appropriate to the context of early Rus'?

"Grandees, full-time warriors and wealthy wives were probably of Scandinavian stock..."(p.54)

hola! i'm looking for books on the transition period, especially on the economy. gracias!

Hi, I recently read both Crime and punishment and The idiot writen by Dostoevsky and I want to continue reading russian literature. The issue is thatI lack knowledge about the russian society and it's history. I most particularly have an interest in the 19th century russia and europe since I also have interest towards multiple romantic era music composers and writers. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone could give me a list of (or just one) book suggestion and some context on where to start my journey.

Thank you very much

You don't see it on these pictures since they are in black and white but the uniform consists of a dark blue coat and a dark blue visor cap with golden hammer and wrench on it.

I came across this uniform while first watching Doctor Zhivago (1969) [right picture], then saw it again in Nicola and Alexandra (1971) by the actor portraying Kerensky in the movie [left picture].

It's supposed be pre/during the early years of the revolution, perhaps a student movement or a worker association.

I'm wondering has anyone any idea where I could find a copy of the original Nikon Chronicle( Никоновская Летопись ) copy online.

I'm very interested in the artwork and typography of it, but seems it's soo hard to find more than few pages in Google images from the original so was wondering if maybe this subreddit can help