The Bolshevik Revolution refers to the uprising led by the Bolshevik Party in Russia in 1917, which resulted in the overthrow of the Provisional Government and the establishment of a communist government.
The Bolshevik Revolution marked the first successful establishment of a socialist state, profoundly influencing international politics and spawning a global communist movement. It led to the Russian Civil War and ultimately established the Soviet Union in 1922. This revolution shaped much of 20th-century history through its role in world affairs, including its contribution to ideological conflict during the Cold War between capitalist and communist blocs. Its legacy includes debates over socialism versus capitalism, dictatorship versus democracy, and it has had an enduring impact on revolutionary tactics and theories.