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The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, more commonly known as the October Revolution, was led by Vladimir Lenin. Lenin and the Bolsheviks overthrew the Russian Provisional Government, which had overthrown Tsar Nicholas II seven months earlier in the February Revolution (1917). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_Revolution
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What role did Leon Trotsky play in the 1917 October revolution?
Leon Trotsky was not apart of the October Revolution. However he lead the Red Army in the November Revolution as a part of the Bolshevik Party.
Who was Leningrad named after?
Vladimir Lenin, first head of state of the USSR and Bolshevik leader of the 1917 October Revolution.
Was Czar Nicholas II in power during the Bolshevik revolution?
No, Tsar Nicholas II was already out of power during the Bolshevik Revolution. He had abdicated his throne in March 1917 during the February Revolution of 1917. This revolution was not the Bolshevik Revolution. The Bolshevik Revolution began on October 25, 1917 (according to the old style Russian calendar).
Was Lenin the leader of Russian Revolution?
Lenin was the leader of the October Revolution of 1917 (also called the Bolshevik Revolution). As to the February Revolution of 1917, Lenin was living in Switzerland at the time and it was over before he even heard about it.
What was the date of the Bolshevik Revolution?
The Bolshevik Revolution took place on October 25, 1917 (Old Style calendar) It was March 7, 1917 under the New Style calendar.
