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| The Russian Revolution was a complex movement of military, political, and social struggles. The beginning and the end of the revolution can not be clearly defined, but the chain of events that occurred, as stated by Leon Trotsky, were considered, " as no less than 'overturning the world' ''(Pipes, Russian xxi). Indeed the revolution was no quiet uprising and could not be muffled even by the roar of World War I. The Russian Revolution was defined by the grievances of the lower classes. It was a struggle of the conflict between the lower classes; those who were workers, soldiers, and peasants; and the propertied classes and the Provisional Government. In short these people desired a change. The Bolsheviks and Mensheviks were two main parties involved in the Russian Revolution. However, what was it that caused the Bolsheviks, who were the minority, to gain power and succeed over their opposition? Lenin played a major role as their strength as well as their ability to utilize propaganda effectively. Lenin and the Bolsheviks used every opportunity to their advantage. Their highly organized manner and advocating of a united front helped them gain the support of the people and take power. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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