History A-Level
St. Petersburg Soviet
What St. Petersburg Soviet means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of St. Petersburg Soviet
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A council of workers' deputies led by Trotsky that coordinated strikes in October 1905 and provided a model of organised opposition, despite its eventual suppression.
Topics that use St. Petersburg Soviet
- The rule of Nicholas II, 1894–1905 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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