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The Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution of 1917 ended the long reign of czars in Russia and created the communistic Soviet Union.
Prelude to the Russian Revolution of 1917
The people of Russia were angry. They had lived for centuries as slaves and now wanted real freedom. Tired of living in such poor conditions and under weak leaders, the Russian people started a revolution.
The Russian Revolution of 1917
The Russian Revolution of 1917 actually consisted of two separate revolutions that toppled the Russian monarchy and brought the Bolsheviks to power. Learn more about the Russian Revolutions and the civil war that followed.
Russian Revolution Timeline
Follow the events of the Russian Revolution of 1917 as they unfolded in this timeline of the Russian Revolution.