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Look, it was a mess. At that point, Russia was still a feudal state. And some say that Lenin was actually a German agent, directed to destabilize Russia, and k
by mirimir 7y ago
Look, it was a mess. At that point, Russia was still a feudal state.
And some say that Lenin was actually a German agent, directed to destabilize Russia, and keep it out of WWI.
- SiempreViernes 7y agoRussia would have fallen over from the stress of the war regardless, but the Germans did help with the transport of Lenin and some friends. Interestingly, wikipedia also mentions some american investment bankers wanting greater market access (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_Revolution#American_support https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_Revolution#American_su...).
- pjc50 7y agoThat was the reason why the Germans agreed to allow him passage through Germany in the famous "sealed train", yes.