The Revolution Of Russia. Nicholas II was the Czar of Russia from 1896-1917. ... Most Russians were dissatisfied with their country's "cultural barrier" between Russia and Europe. ... The Russian people unconsciously accepted the flood of western standards into Russia between 1890 and 1914. ... Russia's contacts with Western Europe grew, as they even began contributing to the fashions in art, literature, and philosophy. ...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

During the 1700s, Russia was profoundly concerned with westernizing its nation. ... Russian dress was also replaced. ... By having an erudite and informed society, Russia would flourish. ... Russia also went through considerable social changes. ... Catherine's western reform of Russia also concentrated on architecture and literature. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

He is a professor of Russian history at the State University of New York at Binghamton. He was also the author for the several books on Russia, most of them highly regarded. ... "Unlike so much of the literature, it presents this tale without moral prejudice, allowing both the victims and the perpetrators to recount their parts in it in their own words."... That alone sort of gives us an idea of the way Nicholas is going to handle ruling Russia. ... I act in this spirit only because I am certain this is necessary for Russia." ...

• Word Count: 1939
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

His symbolism illustrates what life was like during the Russian Revolution. ... The portrayal of the Russian Revolution through his symbolic characters gives this novel a significant role in 20th century literature. ... A raven and a pig symbolize religion and leaders of the Russian Revolution. ... Moses, a talkative raven, represents the Russian Orthodox Church. ... George Orwell uses Moses to show the disappearance and reappearance of the Russian Orthodox Church during the Russian Revolution. ...

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