What was war communism and why was it important

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21 July, 08:47

What was war communism and why was it important

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Omar Castro · Answer 1

War Communism. War Communism, in the history of the Soviet Union, economic policy applied by the Bolsheviks during the period of the Russian Civil War (1918-20). More exactly, the policy of War Communism lasted from June 1918 to March 1921.

Harley Wells · Answer 2

War communism is the name for the economic policies that introduced to Russia in 1918 by Vladimir Lenin, leader of Russia from 1917-24. The policy was ended in 1921 because it was not successful. Instead, he introduced the New Economic Policy in 1921.