Revolution of 1917 (Russian Revolution)

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a pivotal event that led to the end of the Tsarist autocracy and the rise of the Soviet Union. It occurred in two main phases: the February Revolution, which resulted in the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the establishment of a provisional government, and the October Revolution, where the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, seized power. The revolution was fueled by widespread discontent with economic hardship, military failures in World War I, and demands for social reform. It marked a significant shift toward communist rule and reshaped Russia's political landscape.