Why were Russians so eager to try out Marxism before any

The difference between the Russian character and the Western is that we Russians have learned to live our days in the full knowledge that whatever transpires in the interim, the sun will eventually expand and humanity will be incinerated. It's a way of life precisely opposite to the American Dream. Call is Russian fatalism if you like. But it gives us a sense of perspective, a sense of humor, and perhaps a certain dignity.

Edward Docx, Pravda

>>2395367
They were in utter financial ruin and still living in a pre-industrial society. There was a lot of civil unrest and the bolshevists used it to start a revolution using Marx's rhetoric.

You are unaware of the history of Germany apparently.

>>2395461
the closest to marxist rule pre-1917 Germany ever got was through social democrats who really aren't marxist to begin with

>>2395367
Russia actually had fewer Marxists than most other European countries, the Bolsheviks just got lucky and exploited a bad situation at the right time.

>>2395887
yeah it seems like a right time right place kind of thing.