Bolshevik Revolution

Definition

Also known as Russian Revolution; it was an uprising in Russia in 1917 that overthrew the czarist government and led to the formation of a communist government under Lenin.

Related terms

Vladimir Lenin: A Russian revolutionary leader who served as head of government of Soviet Russia from 1917-1924 and of Soviet Union from 1922-1924.

Red Army: The military force that was developed by Bolsheviks after they came into power in Russia during October revolution in 1917.

Proletariat: Workers or working-class people, regarded collectively.