Fourth Congress of Peasants and Workers in Oleksandrivsk

October 27th, 1919

October 27th, 1919

Fourth Congress of Peasants and Workers in Oleksandrivsk
How Long Ago?

105 years, 4 months, 16 days ago

Location

Oleksandrivsk, Ukraine

Category

Social Movements & Civil Rights

War/Conflict

Russian Civil War

People
  • Nestor Makhno
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Fourth Congress of Peasants and Workers in Oleksandrivsk

The Fourth Regional Congress of Peasants, Workers, and Insurgents convened in Oleksandrivsk, uniting various factions in post-revolutionary Ukraine. Delegates gathered to discuss pressing issues faced by the peasantry and laborers in the midst of civil turmoil. Key topics included land redistribution, workers' rights, and military strategies against external threats. The congress aimed to consolidate rural and insurgent leadership to strengthen their position against both the White Army and foreign intervention.

Makhno led the congress of peasants and workers.

Focus on land redistribution and workers' rights.

The congress aimed to unite against external threats.

Resolutions promoted anarcho-communist ideals.

What Happened?

The Fourth Regional Congress of Peasants, Workers, and Insurgents held in Oleksandrivsk was a significant gathering during a tumultuous period in Ukrainian history. This congress, organized by the Makhnovshchina, a revolutionary movement led by Nestor Makhno, aimed to address the needs and challenges of rural workers and insurgents amid the Russian Civil War. As the Ukrainian countryside faced the dual threats of the White Army and foreign intervention, convening such a congress was crucial for developing coordinated resistance strategies.

Delegates representing various local communes came together, forming a collective voice for the peasant and worker population. Discussions at the congress revolved around urgent issues, such as land redistribution, political autonomy, and the establishment of workers' councils. The participants sought to unify peasants and insurgents to counter the oppressive forces that threatened their livelihoods and freedoms. The congress also reflected the ideals of anarcho-communism, promoting self-governance and direct action among the people.

During this assembly, several resolutions were adopted to strengthen the socio-political framework of the Makhnovshchina. This was seen not only as a means of survival but also as an assertion of their right to control their destiny. The congress concluded with calls for solidarity against all forms of authority that compromised the aspirations of the working class. As a result, it became a crucial platform for advocating for social revolution in Ukraine, which aimed to empower peasants and workers while challenging imperial and oligarchic power.

Why Does it Matter?

The Fourth Regional Congress of Peasants, Workers, and Insurgents exemplified the grassroots response to the upheaval of the Russian Civil War. It illustrated the capability of marginalized groups to organize and claim their rights amidst chaos. This congress played a crucial role in shaping the ideology of the Makhnovshchina, promoting the principles of direct democracy and workers' rights in a region rife with political instability, influencing future social movements.

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