Yes, Imperial Russia was definitely a different thing altogether. But it's a stretch to say that those countries 'invaded' Russia. There was 'backing' of a sid

Yes, Imperial Russia was definitely a different thing altogether. But it's a stretch to say that those countries 'invaded' Russia. There was 'backing' of a side during a revolution, that's not the same thing. The American revolution was supported by France and the American civil war had 'backing' by other parties. I don't think the backing of outside powers is hugely relevant to that outcome, that said, the point in general (i.e. actual outside invaders) is reasonable. I think it's different in every situation though. I mean Afghanistan, Chile, Cuba, Libya ... all so different there's hardly a common thread other than '2 sides during the Cold War'.