1917 Revolution

The 1917 Revolution in Russia was a pivotal event that led to the overthrow of the Tsarist autocracy and the rise of communist rule. It occurred in two main phases: the February Revolution, which ousted Tsar Nicholas II and established a provisional government, and the October Revolution, in which Bolsheviks led by Lenin seized power, advocating for a working-class-based government. The revolution was driven by widespread dissatisfaction with economic hardship, military losses in World War I, and demands for land reform, ultimately transforming Russia into the Soviet Union and shaping global politics for decades.