Women in the Russian Revolution

Two scholars of Russian history discuss the revolutionary year of 1905, the causes, course and consequences of the rebellion, and especially the roles played by women. Part of York International Women’s Week recorded on Thursday the 11th of March 2021

Dr Katy Turton (University of Highlands & Islands), who will soon publish her novel Blackbird’s Song (Stairwell Books), was interviewed by Dr Shane O’Rourke (University of York) on what those roles were and why so many women turned to terrorism.