The Russian Revolution is a term for pair revolutions in Russian during the early 1900’s. In 1917, two revolutions came to Russia, ending many years of imperial rule and creating not only political, but social changes that would lead to the formation of the Soviet Union. Most Russians had lost faith in the leadership ability of Emperor Czar Nicholas II, who was eventually executed which caused the collapse of the Russian empire.
The Russia Revolution began on March 8th 1918. The instant cause of the February revolution was Russians involvement in World War 1 (1914- 18). Demonstrators demanding for bread took to the streets in Petrograd (Russian capital; now called St. Petersburg). Protesters clashed with police officers but refused to stop protesting. March 10th strikes spread and angry mobs destroyed police stations. The next day, the troops of Petrograd army were called to handle the chaos.
During the uprising, members of the imperial parliament or DUMA assumed control of the country.
During the uprising, members of the imperial parliament or DUMA assumed control of the country.
In the 2nd revolution, the provisional government was replaced with a Bolshevik (communist) government, led by Vladimir Lenin. Army leaderships felt as though they didn’t have the means to put an end to the revolution occurring, which resulted in the overthrow of Nicholas. Starting the Russian SFSR (Soviet Federative Socialistic Republic) moved the capital to Moscow in 1918. The communist army appointed themselves as the leaders of multiple different government ministries and seized control of the country-side.
To end Russia’s participation in the First World War, the Bolshevik leaders signed the treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany in March 1918. In doing so, Russian had to give up large amounts of territories, people and fertile farmlands. The Russian revolution changed one of Europe’s longest/oldest monarchies and turned it into a new political phenomenon- starting a socialist dictatorship that later created its own devastation and human suffering.
To end Russia’s participation in the First World War, the Bolshevik leaders signed the treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany in March 1918. In doing so, Russian had to give up large amounts of territories, people and fertile farmlands. The Russian revolution changed one of Europe’s longest/oldest monarchies and turned it into a new political phenomenon- starting a socialist dictatorship that later created its own devastation and human suffering.
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