Historical Events tagged with "nestor makhno"
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Bolshevik Decree Against Makhnovist Movement
The All-Ukrainian Central Executive Committee issued a decree outlawing the Makhnovshchina, led by Nestor Makhno. This decree prompted escalating tensions between the Bolsheviks and Makhnovists, who had previously collaborated against common foes. The decision marked a significant turning point in the Ukrainian War of Independence, as it solidified the rift between the two factions. Makhno and his supporters resisted Bolshevik authority while continuing their fight for an independent and libertarian Ukraine.
Continue ReadingEstablishment of the Makhnovshchina
The Makhnovshchina was a revolutionary anarchist movement led by Nestor Makhno in Ukraine. It emerged during the Russian Civil War as a response to social and political instability. The movement aimed to establish a society based on libertarian principles and self-governance. Its supporters were mainly peasant communities who sought to reclaim land and manage their affairs independently from both Bolshevik and White forces. The establishment of this unique socio-political entity marked a significant moment in Ukraine's revolutionary history, reflecting the aspirations of local populations for autonomy and social justice.
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