The Effectiveness of the Russian Revolution on Iran’s Developments During the Reza Shah Era

Abstract

The October Revolution of Russia was the most significant event that occurred in the early 20th century. Over time, with the establishment of the new Soviet government, consolidation of power, and its transformation from a mere revolution into an established power, the Russian Revolution's reflection and impact on Iran underwent changes in the economic, political, and military spheres. On the one hand, a relationship between the two governments, namely Iran and Russia, was formed, with all the obligations and necessities of two established governments that had shared political, military, and economic interests. Despite the 1905 revolution in Russia, the Tsarist Russian government continued to play its colonial role in Iran. This article seeks to answer the question: "What were the political, economic, and military impacts and reflections of the Russian Revolution in Iran from 1917 to 1941?" In response to this question, the present study employs a descriptive-analytical method, common in the humanities and historical studies, to gather data from library sources and note-taking regarding the period between 1917 and 1941. The results of the research indicate that the 1917 Russian Revolution led to fundamental changes in the country's foreign policy. For a brief period, the leaders of this revolution sought to promote new slogans in an attempt to reduce the public animosity towards Russia in other countries and to create the conditions for international recognition of their government.