The Success of the Russian Revolution in 1917
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This 8 page paper looks at the uprising in 1905 and why the Russian autocracy prevailed as compared with the success of the revolution in 1917. Marxism in Russia is explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA150Rus.rtf

The Use of Passive in Russian
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This 5 page paper considers the use of passive language in Russian. The use of passive language occurs in many languages and assessments of the impact of the use of the passive in Russian provides some insight into specific elements of the language. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHLanRus.wps

The Value of Karl Marx's Communist manifesto as an Historical Document
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This 7 page paper considers the value of this document as an historical document, looking at the insight and reflection that it can give to an historical observer with the benefit of hindsight. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEmarx01.wps

The Warsaw Pact: A Vehicle for Russian Imperialism?
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A 5 page discussion of the role of the 1955 Warsaw Pact in Russia's past and present imperialistic tendencies. Cautions that while the Warsaw Pact was dissolved with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russian imperialism continues to present many concerns to world order. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPwarsaw.wps

Trotsky
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A five page paper which looks at Trotsky's life, his involvement with the Bolshevik party and communism, and his historical importance on an international level. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLtrot.rtf

TRUMAN DOCTRINE AND U.S.-SOVIET RELATIONS
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This paper examines the negative impact that the Truman Doctrine, which advocated containment of comunism through military might, had on U.S. and Soviet Union relations. The paper discusses major events during the latter part of the 20th century that represented aggression between the two superpowers in supporting this topic. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MTtrudoc.rtf

TRUMAN DOCTRINE, MARSHALL PLAN AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT
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This paper examines the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan and the National Security Act, and determines the impact of these on communism in the U.S.S.R. and relations between the U.S. and Soviet Union. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MTmarpla.rtf

Tsarist Russia And Stalin Reign: Similar Governments
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses how tsarist Russia and Stalin's Reign were similar in form. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCtsar.rtf

U.S. Reaction To Soviet Invasions Of Czechoslovakia And Afghanistan
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This 8 page report discusses and compares the similarities and differences between the Soviet's 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia and the 1979 invasion of Afghanistan. The reaction of the U.S. in both circumstances is discussed, as well as reasons why the U.S. reacted differently in each situation. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Usreact.wps

US-Soviet Foreign Relations / 1972 - 1991
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A 9 page paper covering the years 1972-1991 in US-Soviet relations. Paper is divided into 3 parts: 1972-1979; 1980-1985; 1985-1991. Bibliography lists12 sources.
Filename: Ussoviet.wps

Vladimir Putin and Boris Yeltsin
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An 8 page paper discussing the differences in the politics of Russia's first and second presidents. Putin is much younger than Yeltsin and more energetic, but there is evidence that there is little other difference. Putin campaigned on extensive reforms and gave hope to restoring law and order while reducing corruption, but one of his first acts as president was not to address any of the problems of the nation, but to order a raid on the offices of a publisher that had publicly criticized him. Putin headed the government between the time of Yeltsin's retirement and the next election. Aside from the great popular support and approval he enjoys, there is little different not than under Yeltsin. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSPutinYeltsin.wps

Walter LaFeber's "America, Russia, and the Cold War 1945-1990"
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A 7 page paper which examines and reviews the book "America, Russia, and the Cold War 1945-1990" by Walter LaFeber. The paper discusses some of LaFeber's points, and also discusses where some of his weak points are. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlafebr.rtf