From the Tsar's Railway to the Red Army: The Experience of Chinese Labourers in

Explore the untold story of Chinese labourers in 'From the Tsar's Railway to the Red Army: The Experience of Chinese Labourers in'. This captivating historical narrative dives deep into the experiences of Chinese workers who played a pivotal role during World War I in Russia. Discover how thousands of these workers, despite promises of non-involvement, faced harsh realities as they dug trenches and carried ammunition for Russian troops under brutal conditions. The onset of the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 marked a turning point in their lives, forcing some to enlist in the Red Army while others found themselves stranded and destitute in a foreign land.

This product offers a unique lens into one of the most tragic chapters of Chinese emigration over the past 400 years. Learn about the motivations that drove these men to cross the border into Russia with dreams of prosperity, only to confront unimaginable hardships instead. Perfect for historians, educators, and anyone interested in the intricacies of labour history and migration, this book is essential reading for those looking to understand the complex legacy of Chinese labourers in Russia.

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It is a little known fact that during the First World War Russia received the majority of Chinese wartime labourers working overseas. Despite assurances that they would not be involved in the war, thousands of Chinese workers dug trenches and carried ammunition for troops on the Eastern Front under brutal conditions. Then, in 1917, life for the Chinese worsened with the Bolshevik Revolution's arrival. Some of the workers signed up to fight for the Red Army and many were left stranded in Russia, unemployed and destitute. Their plight has been described as the most tragic episode in 400 years of Chinese emigration. The men had crossed the border into Russia with dreams of earning enough money to build a house or business for their family at home. None could have imagined the hell that awaited them.
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