Great Russian Revolution

The Great Russian Revolution, primarily in 1917, was a pivotal event that led to the overthrow of the Russian monarchy and the rise of a communist government. Discontent with poor living conditions, war hardships, and lack of political freedom fueled protests and strikes. The revolution happened in two main parts: the February Revolution, which abdicated Tsar Nicholas II, ending centuries of monarchy; and the October Revolution, where Bolsheviks led a coup to establish a socialist state. This shift transformed Russia into the Soviet Union, impacting global politics and ideologies for decades.