Russian Revolution

The Russian Revolution was a series of events in 1917 that led to the overthrow of the Tsarist autocracy. It began with widespread discontent due to poverty, food shortages, and involvement in World War I. The February Revolution forced Tsar Nicholas II to abdicate, leading to a provisional government. However, this government was weak, and in October, the Bolshevik party, led by Vladimir Lenin, seized power. They aimed to create a communist state, leading to civil war and the establishment of the Soviet Union. The revolution dramatically altered Russia's political and social landscape and influenced global politics for decades.