Question

Causes of the October revolution of 1917?

Answer 1

The revolution was led by the Bolsheviks, who used their influence in the Petrograd Soviet to organize the armed forces. Bolshevik Red Guards forces under the Military Revolutionary Committee began the occupation of government buildings on 7 November 1917 (New Style).

Answer 2

The Bolsheviks were formed and led by the Vladimir Ilyich Ulianov - known simply as Lenin. ... At the time of the February Revolution, which overthrew the Tsar, the Bolsheviks were still relatively weak. Yet, by the end of the year, the Bolsheviks were the government of Russia.