Twenty Years in Underground Russia - Cecilia Bobrovskaya - Bog

Twenty Years In Underground Russia: Memoirs Of A Rank-And-File Bolshevik is a book written by Cecilia Bobrovskaya, which provides a firsthand account of her experiences as a member of the Bolshevik Party in Russia during the early 20th century. The book covers a period of twenty years, from 1907 to 1927, during which Bobrovskaya was involved in various underground political activities, including organizing strikes and demonstrations, distributing illegal literature, and participating in armed uprisings.The book begins with Bobrovskaya's childhood and early political awakening, and then moves on to her involvement in the revolutionary movement as a young woman. She describes the various political factions and personalities she encountered, including Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin, and provides insights into their ideologies and strategies.Bobrovskaya's memoirs also offer a glimpse into the harsh realities of life as a revolutionary in underground Russia, including the constant threat of arrest, torture, and execution. She describes the various methods used by the authorities to suppress dissent, including censorship, surveillance, and violence.Throughout the book, Bobrovskaya reflects on the successes and failures of the Bolshevik Party, and offers her own perspective on the events that led to the October Revolution of 1917 and the subsequent civil war. She also discusses the challenges faced by the new Soviet government, including the need to rebuild the economy and establish a new social order.Overall, Twenty Years In Underground Russia: Memoirs Of A Rank-And-File Bolshevik is a fascinating and informative account of one woman's experiences as a revolutionary in early 20th century Russia. It provides valuable insights into the political and social landscape of the time, as well as the motivations and strategies of the Bolshevik Party.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.