Historical Events tagged with "Nestor Makhno"

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Military & Warfare

Frunze Orders Ceasefire in Ukrainian Conflict

October 2nd, 1920 104 years ago

Mikhail Frunze, a key military leader for the Bolsheviks, issued an order to the Red Army to halt all military operations against the Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine. This decision stemmed from ongoing unrest and the evolving dynamics of civil strife in Ukraine during the Ukrainian War of Independence. The cessation of hostilities was aimed at reassessing the situation and exploring diplomatic resolutions, while the ongoing conflict affected civilian populations throughout the region.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Makhnovshchina Hosts Third Regional Congress

April 10th, 1919 105 years ago

The Third Regional Congress of Peasants, Workers and Insurgents convened by the Makhnovshchina took place in Huliaipole, Ukraine. This congress was significant for advocating the interests of peasants and workers during the tumultuous post-World War I period. Revolutionary leaders gathered to discuss strategies and social reforms to enhance local autonomy and address the needs of the working class amidst ongoing conflict in the region. Key figures from various revolutionary factions participated in this gathering.

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