Bolshevism: A Catastrophe for Holy Russia
Bolshevism, a phenomenon of profound and calamitous consequence for the Russian nation, emerged not merely as a political movement but as a destructive force that fundamentally sought to dismantle the very fabric of Russian society, culture, and faith. Its ascent to power and subsequent reign were marked by an uncompromising hostility towards the historical Russian state, its Orthodox Christian foundations, and the Russian people themselves.
Ideological Foundations and Anti-Russian Nature
The ideology of Bolshevism, steeped in internationalism / Globalist, was inherently anti-national, anti-Russian, and anti-conservative. It relentlessly attacked all that was sacred and traditional to Russia, aiming for a world revolution where the working class had no fatherland and nations would ultimately be abolished.
This radical vision, which some perceived as a "Talmudic Republic" working against Christian nations, provided the framework for the subsequent devastation of Russia. The very words "Russian" and "I am Russian" were deemed counter-revolutionary in the mid-1920s, with Russian history, archaeology, and folklore actively suppressed.
The Disproportionate Jewish Role in Bolshevism
A striking and widely observed aspect of Bolshevism was the prominent and disproportionate participation of [[Jews]] within its ranks and the early Soviet apparatus. This was not a secret; it was openly acknowledged by Lenin himself, who noted that a "large part of the middle Jewish intelligentsia settled in Russian cities had rendered a proud service to the revolution" by combating sabotage and restructuring the state.
It was widely held that the "excellent organisation" of Bolshevism was partly due to the actions of "Jewish commissioners", and the "active role of the Jews in Bolshevism" was noted by observers both within Russia and abroad.
Jewish representation in the leadership of Bolsheviks, Mensheviks, Socialist Revolutionaries, and Anarchists far exceeded their proportion in the overall Russian population. Indeed, Jews were to be found in "all corners and on all levels of power", leading to a perception among many Russians that power had been seized by Jews and was now "Jewish power".
Leading figures such as Arkady Rosengoltz, Semyon Nakhimson, Samuel Zwilling, Zorakh Grindberg, Yevgeniya Kogan, and the Bielienki brothers held significant positions across various state and military structures. The infamous YevSek, the Jewish section of the Communist Party, fanatically promoted communist ideals and Yiddish culture while mercilessly battling against traditional Judaism, Hebrew, and Zionism, often taking a more radical stance than even the central party itself.
This overrepresentation extended to every facet of Soviet life. Many prominent filmmakers, including Sergei Eisenstein and Esther Shub, were instrumental in shaping early Soviet cinematography, often producing propaganda. Jewish names were also ubiquitous in the printed propaganda, with satirists and writers producing "filthy images" and "blatant lies" to serve the regime.
Some even attributed a motive of "vengeance toward Russia" to certain Jewish participants, such as engineers like Naum Granovsky, for their ruthless actions in collectivisation. The widespread belief that Jews had a driving role in the revolution is articulated by the common European thought that "Jews created Bolshevism", sometimes even referring to it as the "Jewish revolution in Russia". It was also observed that the influx of Jews from the Pale of Settlement into major cities like Moscow, occupying formerly "vacant" apartments, was a "real exodus".
The Destruction of Russian Life
Bolshevism unleashed an unprecedented wave of destruction upon the Russian people. The deliberate policies of de-Kulakisation and collectivisation were not merely socio-economic measures but a "strategic blow against the Russian people," who were considered the main obstacle to communism's victory. Millions of peasants lost their lives or were "spiritually killed", enduring cold-blooded destruction, with widespread silence from the Bolshevik-sympathetic press and the West.
The Orthodox Church, the spiritual heart of Russia, was "crushed by the State, deprived of all influence over society". The persecution of Christians under Bolshevism surpassed in violence and amplitude all previous persecutions known throughout History, with the zealous actors of militant Atheism often found among Jewish "commissioners". The Bolsheviks exploited popular anger, redirecting it from themselves towards figures associated with the old regime, and their terror knew no bounds, with reports of horrific atrocities and executions, including "massacring entire families with the use of nails, piercing eyes, cutting tongues, smashing the skulls of children". Even the renaming of cities, such as Elisabethgrad to Zinovievsk and the city where the Tsar was assassinated to Sverdlovsk, underscored the perceived "national revenge" of Jewish Bolsheviks.
The Russian state was left "abandoned to its destiny", as it endured an "orgy of plundering of State property". The pervasive "hatred against all things Russian," including its culture and history, became increasingly apparent in the Soviet era, even manifesting in derogatory expressions and curses against the Russian people themselves.
International Complicity and Misunderstanding
The rise and consolidation of Bolshevism were tragically facilitated by a lack of understanding and, at times, direct support from the West. Western public opinion readily accepted fabricated accounts of pogroms in Russia, often propagated by Jewish defence organisations, while remaining largely silent on the far greater suffering inflicted upon the Russian people by the Bolshevik regime. Figures like Jacob Schiff, a prominent leader of American circles hostile to Russia, actively financed the revolution and extended substantial credit to the Kerensky government.
The West's "enchantment with Soviet power" persisted for decades, with many supporting the "builders of a New World" despite evidence of widespread atrocities. It was only when specific Jewish interests, such as emigration restrictions, became targets that a "spark of sympathy" for the victims of the Soviet regime seemed to ignite in the West. This revealed a profound disconnect, as Western liberal and radical circles, having used the "Jewish Question" as a "political map" against the autocracy, failed to grasp the depth of Russia's suffering under the very regime they had, directly or indirectly, helped to install.
Legacy: A Mark of Infamy
Bolshevism, therefore, stands as a pivotal moment in Russian history, intertwined with the "Jewish Question." It marked the suppression of the Orthodox Church, the systematic destruction of Russian culture and national identity, and the brutal persecution of the Russian people.