KMAN Publication Incorporation Interdisciplinary Studies in Society, Law, and Politics 3060-5687 5 Serial Number 16 2026 03 01 Land Reforms and Revolutionary Groundwork in Iran and Russia: A Comparative Analysis Based on Skocpol’s Structural Theory Land Reforms and Revolutionary Groundwork in Iran and Russia: A Comparative Analysis Based on Skocpol’s Structural Theory 1 12 10.61838/kman.isslp.352 EN Journal Article 2025 05 01 <p>Although the modernization process in Iran and Russia occurred during different historical periods, it displays notable similarities and differences and has exerted significant impacts in various respects. Accordingly, the present study aims to analyze the impact of land reforms on the transformation of socio-economic structures and the creation of revolutionary foundations in the two countries by employing Skocpol’s structural theory. The central question is as follows: Why and how did land reforms transform traditional socio-economic structures and lead to the mobilization of groups dissatisfied with the reforms? The findings indicate that while the context and process of land reforms in the two countries had fundamental differences, their consequences evoke certain similarities. Specifically, instead of consolidating the political system against difficult conditions and social and political pressures, land reforms created the conditions for political instability and the occurrence of revolution. The research method is a comparative-historical approach applying Skocpol’s "structural" theory and is based on library sources and documents.</p> https://journalisslp.com/index.php/isslp/article/download/352/643