Question

What were the main changes brought about by the Bolsheviks immediately after the October Revolution?

Answer 1

Soon after the October Revolution the following changes were introduced by the Bolsheviks.

• There was complete opposition to private property by the Bolsheviks.
• Peasants were allowed to seize the land of the nobles. There was a declaration that land was a social property.
• In November 1917, most of the banks and industries were nationalized.
• The above action meant that the management of the industries and the ownership of industries were taken over by the Government.
• As per family requirements, large houses were partitioned in the cities by the Bolsheviks.
• Usage of the old titles of aristocracy was banned.
• New uniforms were designed and introduced for officials and the army.