1917 Russian Revolution

The 1917 Russian Revolution was a series of events that led to the overthrow of the Russian monarchy and the establishment of a communist government. It occurred in two main phases: the February Revolution, which forced Tsar Nicholas II to abdicate due to widespread discontent and economic hardship, and the October Revolution, when the Bolshevik Party, led by Vladimir Lenin, seized power. This revolution marked the beginning of a new political order in Russia, culminating in civil war and the eventual establishment of the Soviet Union. It significantly influenced global politics and the rise of communism.