Overview
The Russian Revolution was a period of political and social revolution across the territory of the Russian Empire. It began in 1917 with the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and led to the rise of the Soviet Union.
Major Events
- February Revolution - The imperial government was overthrown.
- October Revolution - The Bolsheviks took power.
- Civil War - The conflict between the Red Army and White Armies.
Key Figures
- Vladimir Lenin - Leader of the Bolshevik Party.
- Leon Trotsky - A prominent Marxist revolutionary.
- Nicholas II - The last Emperor of Russia.
Impacts
The revolution marked the end of centuries of Russian Imperial Rule and ushered in a new political regime centered around Marxist ideology.