The Complex Meanings of "Sowjet"
Rat
Historically, "Sowjet" referred to a council of elected representatives, serving as a form of popular representation and a governing body in the Soviet Union, with different levels of authority.
Soviet Committees
"Sowjets" also designated committees composed of elected representatives from workers, soldiers, and sailors, effectively forming the backbone of the revolutionary movement.
Soviet Publication
In German, "Sowjet" (Soviet) was the title of a monthly communist publication edited by Paul Levi and printed in Berlin.
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