Bolshevik Success; The many factors....

Bolshevik Success; The Many factors

"Overwhelmingly the propaganda and agitation was meant to persuade potential followers and destroy known opponents" (Pipes, Russian 394).

Bolshevik Factors:

-Lenin’s speeches and writings helped spread Bolshevik ideas

-Had superior organization and greater ruthlessness

-Had tacit support from both Lenin and Trotsky

-Bolsheviks had appearance of united front

-Most important factor was the Bolshevik funding

• Donations from sympathizers
• They were ready to go to any length to receive money
• The Schmitt affair was an example of the lengths Lenin would go to

• In 1908, police infiltration had become a problem. Lenin decided to use the police for his own gain
• A prime example of this is Lenin’s involvement with Roman Malinovskii.
• Used him to deliver fiery prepared speeches against Lenin’s opposition.
• Used Malinovskii to establish the Bolshevik Daily Pravada

-The Provisional Government underestimated Lenin and his capabilities

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