The revolutionary movements in Russia all exhibit common themes that define its ultimate path toward the Revolution of 1917. Yarmolinsky, Zelnik, and Fitzpatrick present complementing views on Russia's revolutionary path. The failures of the Populists to foment a revolution amongst the rural peasants fostered a series of new and antagonistic interpretations on how Russia would achieve reform. Various theoretical groups sought new ideas to accomplish necessary reform, but no other group than the Marxists attracted a significant following. The Marxists theorized that revolutionary reform…
