What was the October Revolution of 1917?
The October Revolution was the second and the last major part of the Russian Revolution of
1917. It is also known as the Bolshevik Revolution. This Military Revolution Committee was led
by Trotsky and they were able to garner the support of Petrograd Garrison and Kronstadt sailors.
The Prime Minister ordered the arrest of Bolshevik leaders in October, this led to an armed
uprising in Petrograd on 25th October 1917. The revolution was led by the Bolsheviks who
occupied the government buildings on 25th October. The following day Winter Palace was
captured. It was the seat of the Provisional Government which was established after
overthrowing Tsars. Bolsheviks later went on to become the Communist Party of Soviet Union.
The new Government was led by Vladimir Lenin.
What was the purpose of the October Revolution?
The reasons behind the October Revolution are given below.
1. Russia was one of the most impoverished countries in Europe.
2. Huge population landless agricultural labourers
3. Rise in the number of poor and exploited industrial workers.
4. Communists wanted to create an Industrialized Soviet Union and usher in economic and social
development.
