Challenges to capitalism; Russian Revolution and the establishment of the Communist state

Published: 31 May 2011
Updated: 20 Jul 2026

This information was part of our old 'history classroom content' written in 2003, we have updated is slightly to meet the needs of the new curriculum but further updates will be made in 2010.

Note: Some grade 11 sections are under construction and still link to old content. Also note, there may be minor changes to the curriculum from year to year, teachers always check with your Curriculum Advisor and students, check with your teacher.

Cite this entry

South African History Online. (2011, May 31). Challenges to capitalism; Russian Revolution and the establishment of the Communist state. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ss/ref/A-0065126

South African History Online (2011) 'Challenges to capitalism; Russian Revolution and the establishment of the Communist state', South African History Online, 31 May. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ss/ref/A-0065126 (Accessed: 23 July 2026).

South African History Online, Challenges to capitalism; Russian Revolution and the establishment of the Communist state [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ss/ref/A-0065126, (accessed 23 July 2026).

"Challenges to capitalism; Russian Revolution and the establishment of the Communist state." South African History Online, 31 May 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ss/ref/A-0065126. Accessed 23 July 2026.

South African History Online. "Challenges to capitalism; Russian Revolution and the establishment of the Communist state." South African History Online. May 31, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ss/ref/A-0065126.