Great October Socialist Revolution

The Great October Socialist Revolution of 1917 was when Russian workers and soldiers overthrew the provisional government, ending years of turmoil and war. Led by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolshevik Party, they aimed to establish a government based on workers' rights and socialism. This change marked the start of Soviet Russia and later the Soviet Union, transforming Russia into a state guided by socialist principles. The revolution significantly impacted world history by inspiring other movements for change and challenging traditional monarchies and capitalist systems.