Difference between the policies of the Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks
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Mensheviks and Bolsheviks are the two major factions available within the Socialist movement of Russian at the starting of 20th century.
In the Russian countries, Bolshevik means majority where Menshevik means minority.
However, in fact, Mensheviks are often the majority.
Regardless of the common origins and similar political orientation, these groups officially divided on the year 1903.
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Explanation:
Mensheviks:
(i) The Mensheviks represented a minority group under the leadership of Alexander Kerensky.
(ii) They believed in gradual change and establishment of a parliamentary form of government like that of France and Britain.
(iii) They favoured a party which was open to all and to work within the system.
Bolsheviks:
(i) The Bolsheviks under their leader Lenin constituted a majority of the socialists.
(ii) They wanted to work for Revolution. They favoured a disciplined party, to control the members and quality of its members.
(iii) They wanted to make the party an instrument for bringing about the revolution.