Russian Revolution 1917

The video covers the fall of the Russian Empire under Nicholas II, the impact of World War I, and the rise of the Bolsheviks. It details the February Revolution, the abdication of the Tsar, and the establishment of a provisional government. The Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, capitalized on the chaos, leading to the October Revolution and the establishment of Soviet power. The video concludes with the Civil War, the execution of the Romanov family, and the formation of the Soviet Union.

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