Russian Revolution

Russian Revolution, violent upheaval in Russia in 1917 that overthrew the czarist government.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• The Civil War of 1918–20
• The October Revolution of 1917
• The February Revolution of 1917
• The Revolution of 1905
• Causes
• Bibliography

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