The Russian Revolution lasted from 1917 through 1918. It all started after World War one, which had weakened Russia's economy and Government. This also resulted to hunger and mass shortages in Russia. The people were fedup with these ways they were being forced to live, becasue how the Czar had lead them thorugh the war. It was Tsar Nicolas whose decision to take personal command of the army seemed to make him personally responsible for the defeats. So in March of 1917, the people revolted and Tsar lost his power in the streets of Russia.
The Revoultion begun, and the overthrowment of the Provisinal Government. The Soviet Union replaced the Russian Tsar System, and now Russia was consided a Communist country. The voliet communist group, the Bolsheviks gained power in Russia. Their leader was Lenin and they followed the teaching of Karl Marx. Lenin told the people he was a great leader, and promised them "Peace, love, and bread."
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