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Freedom Of The Serfs
In 1861, The Serfs were freed. -
Russian Social Democratic Labor Party
Marxists formed the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party. -
The Start Of Great Changes
In the early 1900's, Russia experienced great changes. -
Negative Impacts On Russia
Russia's economy slowed, country waged unsuccessful war with Japan and social unrest grew. -
The 2 Groups Of The RSDLP
The Russian Social Democratic Party split into 2 groups; Bolsheviks ("members of the majority") & Mensheviks ("members of the minority"). -
The 1905 Revolution
On January 22, 1905, Thousands of men, women, and children peacefully marched to the Czar's Winter Palace in St. Petersberg. The czar's soldiers fired killing or wounding them.