Russian revolution

Russian revolution

The Russian Revolution is the term used to describe two revolutions which occurred in Russia in 1917 between February and October. The first revolution, known as the February Revolution, was focused on the then Russian capital, Petrograd, and led to the collapse of the Russian Empire and the abdication of its leader, Emperor Nicholas II and the establishment of a provisional government. The second phase of the Russian Revolution, known as the October Revolution was led by Vladimir Lenin who led Soviets in overthrowing the provisional government and imposed a communist government. The October Revolution was significant because out of it Moscow was chosen as the nation’s capital and the nation became a communist state.