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RED REVOLUTION

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The revolution was led by the Bolsheviks, who used their influence in the  Petrograd Soviet  to organize the armed forces. Bolshevik  Red Guards  forces under the  Military-Revolutionary Committee  began the occupation of government buildings on 25 October (O.S.; 7 November, N.S.), 1917. The following day, the  Winter Palace  (the seat of the Provisional government located in Petrograd, then capital of Russia) was captured. The slogan of the October revolution was All Power to the Soviets, meaning all power to grassroots democratically elected councils. For a time, this was observed, with the interim Bolshevik-only Sovnarkom or Soviet government replaced by a Bolshevik-Left SR coalition government with an All-Russian Central Executive Committee of Soviets composed of all representatives of all factions who supported Soviet power and legally entrenching the peasant land seizures. Throughout 1918, the  Treaty of Brest-Litovsk , which resulted in a Left SR walkout, and other policies disp
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COVID-19

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FAST FACTS COVID-19 is a new virus which has spread quickly to many countries around the world including in Southern Africa. Knowing the facts about COVID-19 symptoms, how the virus spreads and what you can do to stop it will help protect you and your community. There is a lot of misinformation about COVID-19 so it’s important to check information has come from a reliable source such as the  World Health Organization  or your government health authority. Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new virus which has quickly spread around the world. While initially mainly affecting Asia, Europe and North America, more people are now testing positive in Southern Africa. This is also where the largest number of people are affected by HIV.  Misinformation and myths have been spreading fast, so we asked community health workers from across Southern Africa to share the most common COVID-19 myths and misinformation they have heard. Here we put the record straight: Symptoms and severity Will most people who
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elephant facts

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10 Fascinating Facts about Elephants Posted on   30/05/2019   by   Sushil Punia in the  Animals in the Wild  blog Elephants are the largest land animals on earth. These massive creatures are some of the most intelligent animals on our planet. Here are 10 amazing elephant facts you need to know:   Fact No. 1 The word “elephant” comes from the Greek word “elephas” which means “ivory”. Fact No. 2 The gestation period of elephants is 22 months. Baby elephants weigh around 100kg on average. The babies can stand up shortly after being born. Fact No. 3 The average lifespan of an elephant is from 50 to 70 years. Male African elephants can reach 3m tall and weigh between 4,000 -7,500kg. Asian elephants are slightly smaller, reaching 2.7m tall and weighing 3,000– 6,000kg. Fact No. 4 Elephants spend between 12 to 15 hours eating grass, plants and fruit every single day! They use their long trunks to smell their food and lift it up into their mouth. An adult needs to eat up to 150kg of food a day
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Most beautiful forest in the world

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Few earthly experiences are as soothing—or as humbling—as standing in the middle of a beautiful forest, trees towering around you in every direction. Yet throughout the world, from  North America's national parks  to a remote island off of Yemen, you can find these commanding, verdant woodlands, some so otherworldly it's hard to believe they're real. Whether you're looking for a little trip inspiration or need a virtual  escape , these shots of 2,000-year-old redwoods, thick green bamboo, and pines surrounded by carpets of bluebells ought to take you away. From Belgium to California, and Colombia to  Spain , these are 13 of the most beautiful forests in the world. JKKIM Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto, Japan While we could go on about the ethereal glow and seemingly endless heights of this bamboo grove on the outskirts of  Kyoto , the pleasures here extend beyond the visual realm. If you close your eyes, tune out the other tourists, and listen to the wind—wood creaking,
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beauty of nature

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Nature The word nature is a commonly used word. This word is used in a variety of contexts. Perhaps the most important reference is the multiple species of plants, animals, wildlife, and all that the earth contains from topography such as mountains, valleys, beaches, and seas. , And forests. The beauty of nature The nature of man is characterized by its beauty resulting mainly from the wonderful diversity of living organisms that exist in various parts of the earth, as well as the unique terrain of mountains, water, plateaus and forests. Each of these features is distinguished by a special beauty that distinguishes it from Other terrain, and this great diversity gave people wide spaces to seek calm, tranquility, and tranquility. Man by nature is a creature eager to taste beauty, and there is nothing more beautiful than nature. The manifestations of the beauty of nature for the beauty of nature are many manifestations. Wherever a person turns his face he will inevitably find a manifesta
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