THE TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY OF RUSSIAN WOMEN
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✍️ The article reviews Julia Ioffe's book 'Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy' which explores the impact of the Russian Revolution on women's rights and the subsequent decline of women's liberation in Russia.
👉 The Russian Revolution promised liberation for women, but early promises were soon stifled 👉 Alexandra Kollontai's comprehensive policy aimed to give legal rights to children born out of wedlock, provide maternity leave, and promote equality between husband and wife 👉 The policy was eventually undone, and women's rights in Russia declined 👉 Stalin's regime, World War II, and the Soviet Union's collapse had a significant impact on women's lives and their roles in society
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