The Russian Revolution refers to a series of uprisings in 1917 that led to the overthrow of Tsar Nicholas II and resulted in significant political and social changes in Russia.
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Tsar Nicholas II: The last emperor of Russia who was overthrown during the Russian Revolution.
Proletariat: The working class who were at the forefront of revolutionary movements during this period.
October Revolution: Also known as Bolshevik Revolution, it was one phase of the Russian Revolution where Bolsheviks seized power from Provisional Government.