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Orlando Figes is a British historian and professor known for his works on Russian history, including 'A People's Tragedy' and 'Natasha's Dance'. His research focuses on the social and cultural dimensions of the Russian Revolution and the Soviet era.
Known for: Revolutionary Russia, 1891–1991: A History
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Revolutionary Russia, 1891–1991: A History
This concise history by Orlando Figes traces the evolution of revolutionary movements in Russia from the famine of 1891 through the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. It explores the ideological, political, and social forces that shaped the Russian Revolution, the rise of the Bolsheviks, Stalinism, and the eventual disintegration of the Soviet state. Figes presents a sweeping yet accessible narrative that connects the century-long revolutionary experience to the broader currents of Russian and world history.
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The 1891–1905 Period: Seeds of Restlessness
The famine of 1891 was the beginning of the revolutionary century because it shattered Russia’s illusion of stability. As fields withered across the Volga region, the Tsarist bureaucracy failed to act decisively, revealing an incompetent and callous system. The intelligentsia rose to fill that void....
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The 1905 Revolution: Reform and Resistance
The revolution of 1905 marked Russia’s first attempt to translate discontent into political change. It was chaotic and multifaceted: workers struck, peasants seized land, and national minorities demanded autonomy. For the Tsarist regime, survival required concessions. Under pressure, Nicholas II iss...
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About Orlando Figes
Orlando Figes is a British historian and professor known for his works on Russian history, including 'A People's Tragedy' and 'Natasha's Dance'. His research focuses on the social and cultural dimensions of the Russian Revolution and the Soviet era.
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