When times are tough, money is short, and the food is scarce, people begin to blame what they believe to be the problem. Before the revolution in Russia, the Czars were blamed, and a change was needed in the government. Because of the Czars and a lack of sound governance, the majority of the Russian citizens were forced to live in poverty. The people had few choices and decided to overthrow Nicholas II and implement a better system of government – Communism. This solution seemed ideal because it would create a level playing field between the lower and middle class. Unfortunately, corrupt leaders came into power turning Russian socialism into an oppressive authoritarian regime. Mass killings targeted those against the communist party, in fear of losing power. In 1984, a classic novel written by George Orwell, the control of The Party and Big Brother can be related to Soviet Russia and the communist party because the communists assumed many of the same methods of control including thorough government ascendancy, using secret police and overall dictatorship.
             The Communist Party of Soviet Russia was similar to the Party in 1984 because they assumed many of the same control techniques, including propaganda and manipulation. The party rose to power after a few major events. The Russian revolution promised change for the common people. It also planned for the equality of all Soviet citizens. No one would be considered poor or rich. It would eliminate the social hierarchy that existed during imperial rule. At this time in Russia, the majority of the people were working class, poverty-stricken people, either farmers or some other form of peasantry. The thought of all people being equal was a great inspiration to the Russian citizens. All the citizens would be considered equal comrades. This was the start of socialism. Oceania is similar because they too had a revolution before the rise of their party. It seems the situation was almost i...