Lenin, Russian revolution, civil unrest, Trotsky, 1917

The transcript details Lenin's journey to Saint Petersburg as a political exile and his role in the revolution. It highlights the revolutionary enthusiasm, despite disorganization, and the struggle for peace amidst war. The Bolshevik Party, led by Lenin and Trotsky, plans an armed insurrection to seize power, culminating in the takeover of key locations and the flight of the Kerensky government.

What was Lenin's primary focus upon his arrival in Saint Petersburg?

• Negotiating peace

• Organizing a parade

• Seizing power

• Establishing a new government

What was the general sentiment among the revolutionaries upon Lenin's arrival in Saint Petersburg?

• Enthusiasm

• Disappointment

• Indifference

• Fear

What was the main threat to the revolution according to the transcript?

• Foreign intervention

• Lack of leadership

• Ongoing war

• Economic instability

What significant action did the Bolshevik Party decide to take on October 23rd?

• Negotiate with the Kerensky government

• Seize power through armed insurrection

• Form a coalition with other parties

• Declare independence

Which locations were strategically taken over by the Red Guards during the insurrection?

• The main library and university

• The central telephone office, post office, and station

• The city hall and the mayor's office

• The central bank and the treasury