The Bolshevik Revolution

The Bolshevik Revolution, occurring in October 1917, was a pivotal moment in Russian history when the Bolshevik Party, led by Vladimir Lenin, overthrew the provisional government that had replaced the Tsar earlier that year. Discontent with ongoing World War I and economic hardship fueled public support for the Bolsheviks’ promises of "peace, land, and bread." The revolution resulted in the establishment of a communist government, leading to the Russian Civil War and ultimately creating the Soviet Union. This event reshaped Russia's political landscape and influenced global politics for much of the 20th century.