radical thinkers: Sergei Nechaev Flashcards
1
Q
who was he?
A
a populist (an ideology that presents “the people” as a morally good force and contrasts them against “the elite”, who are portrayed as corrupt and self-serving.)
- a student radical activist
2
Q
why was he signifcant?
A
he had fled from Russia illegally after calling on St Petersburg students to assassinate the Tsar
3
Q
impact on Russia
A
great influence on radical young students
4
Q
what did he do in 1871?
A
used underground contacts to return to Russia, determined to ‘go to the people’ and carry out a revolution
5
Q
why was he forced to flee in 1871
A
after the murder of a student who disagreed with him
