The Russian Revolution

Russia’s two revolutions – in February and October 1917, collectively known as ‘The Russian Revolution’, changed Russia beyond recognition. The February Revolution dismantled the Tsarist autocracy and forced the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II, ending the imperial Romanov dynasty that had ruled the country for over three hundred years. A few months later in October, Russia was to face a further shock - another The series is based on extensive historical material. Over 70 books and articles have been used to write the script. The main emphasis was on the latest research by contemporary historians and eyewitness accounts of the events described, including the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II, Chairman of the State Duma Mikhail Rodzianko, Head of the Provisional Government Alexander Kerensky, as well as leaders of the Bolsheviks - Vladimir Lenin, Lev Trotsky, Vladimir Antonov-Ovseenko.

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