The October Revolution ended with the victory of the Bolshevik Party. As a result, the Soviet state appeared - a powerful force that left its mark on the history of the whole world.
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Step 1
Before the 1917 revolution, the Russian Empire was in a shabby state. The First World War had been going on for three years, and we had to defend ourselves.
Step 2
The patriotism of soldiers and officers could not save the situation in the absence of ammunition, food, clothing. There was no strong leadership and battle strategy.
Step 3
The Minister of War was put on trial, and the commander-in-chief was removed from his post. The officers were mainly educated, intelligent people who created the opposition.
Step 4
Despite the country's economic growth, speculation and abuse of power flourished in the war. In those years, they actively produced military products, and prices for consumer goods rose in cities. Queues appeared, which greatly oppressed people who were forced to stand idle for the most necessary things.
Step 5
The growing discontent both at the front and in the rear was directed at the government and the monarch. Ministers changed frequently, and conspiratorial circles formed among politicians.
Step 6
This was the pre-revolutionary situation in the country. The revolution was facilitated by five objective and three subjective reasons.
Step 7
Objective reasons. First, there are social contradictions. The inexperienced bourgeoisie did not appreciate the intensity of the class struggle. Secondly, the stratification of the peasantry. After the Stolypin reform, in addition to the landlords, the peasants had another enemy - the kulak. Thirdly, the national movement intensified, the origins of which were formed in 1905-1907. Fourth, the First World War taught the workers and peasants to handle weapons. The bourgeoisie was getting rich on military supplies and was not going to change anything, but the soldiers wanted peace. The village population is also tired of the constant sacrifice. Fifth, the decline in the authority of the government and the strengthening of the authority of the Soviets, which promised people peace, land and bread - what the peasantry and workers were striving for.
Step 8
Subjective reasons. Marxism has become fashionable among the intelligentsia. Socialist views became popular even among Christians. The Bolshevik Party was relatively small, but better organized and ready to lead the masses to revolution. A strong leader appeared among the Bolsheviks, authoritative not only in the party, but also among the people. For several months V. I. Ulyanov became a real leader who was believed by wide sections of the population.
Step 9
As a result of all the factors, the armed October uprising led by V. I. Lenin ended with an easy victory for the Bolsheviks. A new Soviet state was formed.
