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Lenin’s empty promise: The failure of the Bolshevik party to liberate women from oppressive Russian society

The Russian Revolution of 1917 fundamentally altered society, dismantling a previously unchallenged monarchy that ruled for almost 300 years. However, Russian women were still subject to oppression from the traditional gender hierarchy that underpinned society. As we approach International Women’s Day on 8th March, this article brings some examples of Bolshevik propaganda to discuss the extent to which the actions of the Bolsheviks liberated women.
AUTHOR: NATASHA PRYOR

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Why does Ukrainian nationalism look so different to the rest of Europe?

In 1992, Ukraine became a sovereign nation-state for the first time, following the collapse of the Soviet Union (USSR). At a time where Ukraine faces critical threats to its territorial sovereignty and cultural integrity, it is increasingly important to understand the essence of their national identity on their own terms.

AUTHOR: MADISON ALFORD-CARNELL

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Stalin’s Cult of Personality: Its Origins and Progression

Stalin established a cult of personality that ensured a secure foundation for his autocratic regime, but how did he do it?
AUTHOR: JULIA KENNY