Russian Revolution of 1917

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a major upheaval that ended centuries of tsarist rule and led to the establishment of a communist government. Discontent with economic hardship, military losses in World War I, and widespread inequality fueled protests. In February 1917, workers and soldiers toppled Tsar Nicholas II, forming a provisional government. Later, in October 1917, the Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, seized power, promising land, peace, and workers' control. This revolution transformed Russia into the Soviet Union, marking a profound shift toward communism and affecting global politics for decades.