Anthropology of revolution: daily life of Minsk residents in 1917

  • Alexander A. Huzhalouski Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Abstract

The article discusses the peculiarities of everyday practices of the population of Minsk between the February and October revolutions of 1917. The behavior of urban residents under conditions of a change of power, military action, economic disruption is analyzed. Attempts to solve domestic problems independently are characterized.

Author Biography

Alexander A. Huzhalouski, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

doctor of science (history), full professor; professor at the department of ethnology, museology and art history, faculty of history

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Published
2017-09-29
Keywords: February Revolution, First World War, city population, everyday life, crime, unemployment, leisure time, refugees
How to Cite
Huzhalouski A. A. Anthropology of revolution: daily life of Minsk residents in 1917 // Journal of the Belarusian State University. History. 2017. 3. PP. 20-29.
Section
1917 in the Belarusian History