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.
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
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
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
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