# Communism in Russia 1900–1940 notes

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- [What is Communism? Karl Marx & Background](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/history/notes/communism-in-russia-19001940/what-is-communism-karl-marx-and-background) — What is Communism? Karl Marx & Background This section explores the origins of communist ideology, the key writings of Karl Marx, and the social and political conditions in Russia that set the stage…
- [The February & October 1917 Revolutions](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/history/notes/communism-in-russia-19001940/the-february-and-october-1917-revolutions) — The February & October 1917 Revolutions The year 1917 saw two revolutions that would fundamentally reshape Russia and the world. The February Revolution (unplanned) removed the Tsar and established a…
- [Civil War & War Communism](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/history/notes/communism-in-russia-19001940/civil-war-and-war-communism) — Civil War & War Communism After seizing power in October 1917, the Bolsheviks faced enormous challenges. They needed to consolidate their rule, end Russia's involvement in World War I, and deal with…
- [Lenin's Control: Marxism-Leninism & the NEP](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/history/notes/communism-in-russia-19001940/lenins-control-marxism-leninism-and-the-nep) — Lenin's Control: Marxism-Leninism & the NEP After the devastation of the Civil War and the failure of War Communism, Lenin faced a critical choice: continue with rigid communist policies and risk…
- [Stalin's Rise & Interpretation of Marxism-Leninism](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/history/notes/communism-in-russia-19001940/stalins-rise-and-interpretation-of-marxism-leninism) — Stalin's Rise & Interpretation of Marxism-Leninism Joseph Stalin's rise to power after Lenin's death in 1924 is one of the most significant political stories of the 20th century. Through careful…
- [Stalin's Policies: Collectivisation, Industrialisation & Political Terror](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/history/notes/communism-in-russia-19001940/stalins-policies-collectivisation-industrialisation-and-political-terror) — Stalin's Policies: Collectivisation, Industrialisation & Political Terror Once Stalin consolidated his power by 1929, he launched a series of radical policies that would transform the Soviet Union…

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