The establishment of the USSR in 1922 and the death of Lenin Flashcards
1
Q
What further steps did Lenin take in 1922 to secure the Communist regime?
A
- after 1921 only communist party could field candidates for election to the Soviets
- All other political parties were banned
- Increased use of propaganda that glorified the Communists and Lenin
- Only Communist newspapers published
- Gulags expanded 1920:84,1923:315 camps
- Universities lost all their autonomy
- Show-trials of SR leaders and clergy members
2
Q
What did the USSR consist of?
A
- Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
- Ukrainian Social Republic
- Belorussian Soviet Socialist Republic
- Transcaucasian Soviet Socialist Republic (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbajan)
3
Q
When was the USSR established?
A
29 December 1922
4
Q
What was written about communist politicians in Lenins last Testament?
A
- said Trotsky talented, but could be arrogant
- Criticised Kamenev and Zinoviev for not initially supporting the proposed take-over of power in Oct 1917
- Stated Stalin should be removed from top branches of Communist Party - ‘too coarse’
5
Q
When did Lenin die?
A
21 Jan 1924
