Revolution of the Jewish street: Smolensk, 1917.

From: Journal of Social History | Date: June 22, 1998| Author: Hickey, Michael C. | Copyright information

In spring 1917, Jewish socialist leaders in Smolensk articulated a politics of class based upon a highly politicized ascription of class identities. Class identity resonated more strongly among Smolensk's Jews than did the model of Jewish cultural identity offered by non-socialist organizations. In July, socialists consolidated their control over local state institutions. But in later summer labor conflicts and declining living conditions drove a wedge between workers and socialist leaders. I...

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