October Revolution (Great October Socialist Revolution)

Abstract

In this section, developments that started before October Revolution in Russia and which brought about the October Revolution, the foods eaten at that time, the food and beverages consumed following the revolution, and their impacts have been discussed. The October Revolution gave rise to various gastronomic developments both outside Russia and inside of Russia. With the civil war following the revolution, intensive White Russian immigration started in the year 1919. One of the cities which hosted the greatest number of guests during this migration process was Istanbul. Tens of thousands of White Russians came to Istanbul, which was under occupation, and which was going through difficult times; and these Russians, who were mainly aristocrats and who were penniless made a quick entrance to Istanbul's food, beverage, and nightlife, with their high intellectual levels and manners, they brought up a brand new breath to Istanbul and Turkish gastronomy.