HISTORICAL CONTEXT
TWO GOVERNMENTS
Before the Bolshevist's officially came to power, there were two governments before it. The Tsarist regime, which was overthrown in the February revolution,and the Provisional government, which was overthrown in the October revolution. Both of these governments are examined in detail in their respective pages.
cAUSES OF REBELLION
The poor handling of Russia's military in the Great War, corruption, the inefficiency of the Russian government, food shortages, and economic issues were some of the main reasons for the Revolution. These causes are discussed in detail in the Tsarist Government and Provisional Government pages.