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Right after the October Revolution, in 1918 Russia was renamed the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. In 1922 it joined with the republics of Ukraine, Belorussia and the Transcaucasus Federation (Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan) to form the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the Soviet Union. "Russia" was not simply renamed the Soviet Union.
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What was Vladimir Lenin?
Vladimir Lenin was the leader of Russia from 1917 to 1922. He was a communist, and he turned Russia into the Soviet Union. Lenin was predecessor to Stalin.
How did Lenin become Russia's leader?
Lenin became Russia's leader because Nicholas II was kicked off the throne by Lenin's followers.
Did Lenin help or hurt Russia?
Lenin and Communism was a complete diaster for Russia that it is only now recovering from.
What did the Boshleviks rename Russia?
Because Russia sounded too monarchy
Why was it smart for Germany to sneak Lenin back into Russia?
It was smart for Germany to sneak Lenin back into Russia because they were currently at war with Russia. Germany wanted Lenin to take Russia out from the inside, creating a rebellion that would collapse the government and lead to German victory.
