Did the Russian Civil War have a good side? I am asking because recently while researching the Russian White Movement I have found some very contradictory conclusions on Pogroms, did the Soviets join in with the Ukranians and VA, did Petliura encourage them or try his best to discourage them, did Denikin oppose them or endorse them, and is it fair to say that everyone would have been better of had the communists lost so I am wondering what the people here think about it since this forum seems very knowledgeable on history in general.