The Revolution of February was the first of two revolutions that took place in 1917 in Russia. > Russia was an autocracy at the time of the revolution, with Tsar Nicholas II having absolute control over his subjects.

Who started the Russian revolution?

On November 6 and 7, 1917 (or October 24 and 25 on the Julian calendar, which is why the event is often referred to as the October Revolution), leftist revolutionaries led by Bolshevik Party leader Vladimir Lenin launched a nearly bloodless coup d'état against the Duma's provisional government.

What kick started the Russian revolution?

In Russia, the February Revolution (known as such because of Russia's use of the Julian calendar) begins when riots and strikes over the scarcity of food erupt in Petrograd.