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Posted on January 11, 2008
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March 12, 1917 Petrograd

Dear Journal;

So much has happened today. Just as I said would happen the czar has been overthrown, thanks God. A giant revolution, men in the streets, running everywhere. Many men lost their lives today in conflicts between the troops, but what a glorious day for all of Russia none the less. At last the reign Romanov Dynasty has ended, and thankfully despite the loss of lives it had happened as peacefully as anyone could hope. I certainly don’t see what other route we could have taken. With the Czarina ruling the government, were she doesn’t belong, and the czar at the head of the army, were he doesn’t belong, and them both in power, were neither belongs what did they expect.

The only problem we face now is the Duma, who clearly look after their own needs first, and the provisional government, which has no vision for Russia, and how great it could become. The soviets, now clearly led by Lenin do however have this vision, and we must sweep in and take over control before the provisional government has time to take its roots.

I admit when I first saw the rioting in the streets, I ran out worried, thinking that the Germans were bombing us or something of that sort, but much to my pleasure I soon found out I was wrong. When I discovered what was really happening, I almost cried, but crying is not for Socialists. I danced around with the others proclaiming the abdication of the czar. What a day of celebration, but how I long for Viktor to see the day when his vision is established.

This day has been another great step in the right direction, and we have achieved our main goal, but we still cannot be satisfied. We need to look forward and not be happy with just the czar not ruling but we must take Russia for the people and transform Russia into a utopia, were all men are equal.

Times are no longer getting worse, but we are now on the rise, but one thing stands in the way, the provisional government and the Duma. They will not fall easily. I fear more lives must be lost first, and times will not get easy until then. With the promises of peace we will surely gain control, as the provisional government seems content to try to win the war. Men may die if need be but we’ll survive. We always do.

Alexander

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