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CBSE - History - Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution

Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution

Long Answer Type

Explain any five effects of the Russian Revolution of 1917 over Russia. 

1. The Russian revolution put an end to the autocratic Tsarist rule in Russia. The ruling Romanov Dynasty was abolished. 2. The new Soviet Government announced its withdrawal from First World War

3. It led to the establishment of world’s first socialist government.

4. There took place nationalization or acquisition of all industries, private property, banks, mines, telephones, and railways etc. All these declared government property.

5. It led to the beginning of planned economic development under the leadership of Stalin.

6    Under the leadership of Stalin USSR became one of the Super Power of the World. 

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