Politinio lietuvių karo pabėgėlių gyvenimo transformacija Rusijoje 1915–1918 metais

This article examines the transformation of the political life of Lithuanian World War I refugees in Russia between 1915 and 1918. Particular attention is devoted to the profound impact of the Russian Revolution: whereas at the outset of the war many Lithuanian political leaders supported the principles of autonomy and federalism, in its aftermath a growing number began to openly advocate for independence. The article provides a revisionist analysis of the proceedings and resolutions of the Petrograd Seimas, the most significant political event for Lithuanians in Russia, and assesses the consequences of the Bolshevik coup for Lithuanian refugees – ranging from the radicalisation of certain political currents to the dismantling of the refugee relief network and the escalation of terror.