Focused on the long-term goal of a Socialist Revolution . This included the overthrow of capitalism and the establishment of the Dictatorship of the Proletariat to build a socialist society.
Lenin’s "April Theses" proposed updating the program to transition directly toward a socialist revolution. programma i ustav rsdrp
The documents underwent significant changes as the political landscape shifted: Focused on the long-term goal of a Socialist Revolution
This guide outlines the key components and historical significance of the and Charter (Ustav) of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (RSDLP/RSDRP), which formed the foundation of Russian Marxism and the eventual Bolshevik-Menshevik split. 1. The RSDRP Program (Adopted 1903) The documents underwent significant changes as the political
The party (now the RCP(b)) adopted a new program reflecting their position as the ruling party after the October Revolution. 4. Summary Table of the 1903 Split Bolsheviks (Lenin) Mensheviks (Martov) Party Model "Vanguard" of professional revolutionaries Mass-based party like Western Social Democrats Membership Requirement Strict: Personal participation in a cell Flexible: General support and guidance Organization Highly centralized and disciplined Decentralized and democratic