Transnational Networks of Revolution: The Global Impact of the 1917 Russian Revolution

Abstract

The 1917 Russian Revolution was not only a national upheaval but also a catalyst for transnational political, social, and intellectual transformations. This paper examines how the Bolshevik Revolution reshaped global revolutionary networks and influenced anti-colonial struggles, socialist movements, and international political thought across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Drawing on comparative historical and transnational perspectives, the study explores how Soviet ideology, organizational models, and symbols of revolution transcended borders. By analyzing key cases such as the rise of Communist parties in Asia and the global resonance of Leninism, the paper highlights the revolution’s enduring global legacy and its complex interplay between internationalism and nationalism in the twentieth century.