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Russian Revolution at 100

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, teleSUR reflects on the values and achievements of the revolution and what it means to today's revolutionaries. 

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Legacy

 

Soviet Influences in Latin America That You May Not Know

For the 100th anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution, we look at the relationship between the Soviet Union and Latin America, which was very profound, complex and full of solidarity. READ MORE

How the Russian Revolution Inspired, Assisted National Liberation Struggles

Under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin, the Russian Revolution became the inspiration for countless peoples, not only by showing that a workers’ state was possible, but also by providing practical, material and later military aid. READ MORE

Life After the USSR: Buying the Dream, Living the Nightmare

Despite the neoliberal talking points about “freedom,” “democracy,” and “peace,” the reality of life in post-Soviet Eastern Europe is not at all what was promised. READ MORE

Most Russians Prefer Return of Soviet Union and Socialism: Poll

The majority of Russians polled in a recent study would prefer living under the Soviet Union and would like to see the socialist system and the Soviet state restored. READ MORE

The Russian Revolution, Africa and the Diaspora

Once the Soviet Union was more firmly established in the 1920s, several prominent figures traveled to see first hand the construction of socialism. READ MORE

More Impact on Latin America

 

Bolivia to Celebrate the 100 Years of Russian Revolution

Bolivia's Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera announced that the country will hold a ceremony commemorating the 100 years of the Bolshevik Revolution, with the participation of international guests. READ MORE

1 of Nearly 20,000 Named Lenin in Ecuador

The Bolshevik revolutionary's name is far more common in the Andean country than one might expect. READ MORE

The Formation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Leftist Ideology

At a school in Zipaquira, north of Bogota, Marquez that he first learned socialist teachings and was introduced to books by Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin. READ MORE

Latin America Celebrates Centenary of Russian Revolution

Thousands across Latin America are mobilizing and celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Russian Revolution with various events throughout the region. READ MORE

Challenging Capitalism and Imperialism

 

Communism vs. Fascism: Busting the Myths

Over the years anti-communist propaganda has spread myths and misconceptions about communism, sometimes even attempting to falsely equate it with the fascism of Hitler and Mussolini. Can you tell myth from fact? READ MORE

‘Communism for Kids,’ the New Book for Revolutionary Youngsters

“Once upon a time, people yearned to be free of the misery of capitalism. How could their dreams come true?” begins the overview of the just-released book, "Communism for Kids." READ MORE

Art and Communism: Soviet Posters Against Racism and War

The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 ushered in the world's first socialist state. Encompassing one-sixth of the world, the Soviet Union sought in its early days to bring about a global revolution against capitalism and imperialism, and openly declared its opposition to colonialism, racism and exploitation. SEE GALLERY

The Heart of the Russian Revolution: 4 Things You Should Know About the Soviets

At the heart of the Russian Revolution and the history of the Soviet Union, beats the pulse of the Soviets — effectively, regional people's councils, made up of peasants, workers and soldiers. READ MORE

Role of Women

 

Russian Women Led 1917 IWD March That Brought Down the Czar

Exactly one century ago on March 8, 1917, women working in the textile factories in Petrograd — then the Russian capital — led a historic mobilization on International Women's Day, resulting in what is known as the February Revolution, which overthrew Tsar Nicholas II, ending the Romanov dynasty and the Russian Empire and installing a provisional government. READ MORE

The Bolshevik Revolution's Pioneering Gains for Women

The first worker's state in the world would never have materialized without the steely, militant determination of women. READ MORE

 
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    Russian communist supporters carry flags and a portrait of Soviet state founder Vladimir Lenin on the 99th anniversary of the 1917 October revolution, Nov. 7, 2016. | Photo Reuters

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    To this day, the October Revolution continues to be celebrated. Here, Russian communist supporters carry a banner reading | Photo Reuters

  • title='Arresting and escorting plainclothes policemen, Petrograd, 1917.' width="798" height="449">

    Arresting and escorting plainclothes policemen, Petrograd, 1917. | Photo Wikimedia Commons

  • title='While the Bolsheviks gathered outside, inside the Winter Palace cadets maintained their last guard.' width="798" height="449">

    While the Bolsheviks gathered outside, inside the Winter Palace cadets maintained their last guard. | Photo Wikimedia Commons

  • title='The Red Guards seized the Winter Palace on Nov. 7, 1917 in what was a largely bloodless insurrection.' width="798" height="449">

    The Red Guards seized the Winter Palace on Nov. 7, 1917 in what was a largely bloodless insurrection. | Photo Wikimedia Commons

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    Red Guard unit of the Vulkan factory in Petrograd, Oct. 1917. | Photo Wikimedia Commons

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  • title='Lenin, analyzing World War I, said that workers had no duty to fight in the imperialist war.' width="798" height="449">

    Lenin, analyzing World War I, said that workers had no duty to fight in the imperialist war. | Photo Public Domain

  • title='Demoralized and devastated by the war, and unwilling to quell workers’ demonstrations on the streets of Petrograd, regiment after regiment of soldiers in the city’s army garrison defected to join Bolshevik and socialist rebels on March 12, forcing the resignation of the imperial government and heralding the triumph of the February Revolution in Russia – which eventually paved the way for the October Socialist Revolution led by Lenin and the Bolshevik Party.' width="798" height="449">

    Demoralized and devastated by the war, and unwilling to quell workers’ demonstrations on the streets of Petrograd, regiment after regiment of soldiers in the city’s army garrison defected to join Bolshevik and socialist rebels on March 12, forcing the resignation of the imperial government and heralding the triumph of the February Revolution in Russia – which eventually paved the way for the October Socialist Revolution led by Lenin and the Bolshevik Party. | Photo Public Domain

  • title='Lenin rallies a huge crowd of supporters before storming the Winter Palace.' width="798" height="449">

    Lenin rallies a huge crowd of supporters before storming the Winter Palace. | Photo Wikimedia Commons

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