Russian Revolution (1917) - Background, Events, and Effects
Russian Revolution is the string of events that changed the Russian political system from monarchy to communism in 1917. During World War 1, the trembling military and economic situation of the Russian Empire paved the way for the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II by the Russian imperial parliament Duma in March 1917. However, the Provisional Government continued Russian participation in World War 1, which was unacceptable to the Bolsheviks (radical socialists). The Bolsheviks formed their military wing, Red Guards, and overthrew the Provisional Government in November 1917. Soon after the empowerment of the Bolsheviks, the Russian Civil War started, which lasted till 1922. It ended with victory for the Bolsheviks, and they transformed Russia into the Soviet Union. Events Leading to the Russian Revolution · The economic condition of Russia has not been stable since the beginning of the 20 th Century. This situation, along with R...