Centenary celebration
19172017 “Sometimes – history needs a push.” Lenin The Russian Revolution of October 1917 changed the course of human history and heralded the establishment of the world’s first socialist state – the Soviet Union.
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Under the political leadership of the Bolsheviks, the Revolution overthrew the Provisional Government that had replaced the hated regime of Tsar Nicholas II in February 1917. Greeted with enthusiasm by millions around the world, the Revolution has inspired many popular movements for progressive social change as well as oppressed peoples struggling against colonialism and imperialism.
The main event will take place on Saturday 4 November 2017. Bringing together a broad-based coalition of labour movement, heritage and cultural organisations, the aim of the Russian Revolution Centenary Committee is not only to mark the anniversary but also to inform debate about its continued relevance to politics and society today. The Russian Revolution had a profound impact on British society and we intend to mark its centenary with a diverse programme of national events celebrating it as a positive development for both our country and for humanity. We will use its centenary year to draw public attention to the historical significance of the Revolution and to inform debate about the continued relevance of the Revolution to politics today.
Supporters include: • Marx Memorial Library • Society for Co-operation In Russian and Soviet Studies • Morning Star • Communist Party • Association of Indian Communists • Indian Workers’ Association GB • Socialist History Society • London Voices • Young Communist League • London Socialist Film Cooperative • Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick • Ken Gill Memorial Fund • Townsend Productions • Platform Films • SERTUC
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