russian revolution

The Russian Revolution Unrest among the people grew in Russia. The threat of a revolution in 1905 had led the czar to make some changes, but he still held all the power. At the start of World War I, the Russian people supported the war effort. As the army started getting defeated, discontent grew and soldiers deserted. People rioted for bread, fuel, and an end to the war. Nicholas II gave up his throne in March 1917, …

…in 1974 the Soviet Union allowed Solzhenitsyn to leave. Solzhenitsyn was a courageous person who continued to write about the truth of the Soviet Union even in the face of prison or death. Many other Solzhenitsyn wannabes were not as fortunate. His writings must remind us that governments can treat their citizens cruelly and that we should listen to those who hold opposing opinions. We don't have to agree, but we have a responsibility to listen.