October Revolution 1917-1920

The October Revolution was the culmination of popular sentiment that the provisional government was not changing Russia's imperialist ways from the autocratic reign of the Tsar. The unelected body had to failed to secure peace, instead opting for participation in further military campaigns which provoked outrage amongst soldiers and workers alike.

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Lenin speaking to a crowd with Trotsky and Kamenev, 5th May 1920

38_Lenin speaking_Trotsky and Kamenev on steps – 5 May 1920

Source: Marx Memorial Library (MML)
Reference: PHOTO_SUB_SOVIET_UNION_1917_REVOLUTION+CIVIL_WAR_PERIOD

Painting: 'Working People Arise 1917'

7. Scrss Working people arise 1917

Source: SCRSS

The First Red Guard of the Revolution

22. The First Red Guard of the Revolution

Source: Marx Memorial Library (MML)
Reference: PHOTO_SUB_SOVIET_UNION_1917_REVOLUTION+CIVIL_WAR_PERIOD

 

The October Revolution - Introduction

OCTOBER REVOLUTION

The October Revolution was the culmination of popular sentiment directed against the provisional government which was achieving little for the majority of people to change Russia from its Tsarist past. In particular, the unelected body continued to participate in the very unpopular First World War opting in July for participation in further military campaigns which...

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