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)
Lenin’s "April Theses" proposed updating the program to transition directly toward a socialist revolution. programma i ustav rsdrp
Required only "regular personal assistance" under the guidance of an organization. This allowed for a broader, less centralized membership. This guide outlines the key components and historical
Return of land ("otrezki") to peasants that had been taken during the 1861 reform. 2. The RSDRP Charter (Ustav) Key Evolution Points
The principle that while party members are free to discuss and debate policy, once a decision is made by the majority, all members must follow it. 3. Key Evolution Points