The Russian revolution was a shift in power within Russia beginning during the march of 1917. The unstable, unsatisfying living conditions, which resulted in the revolution, provided many parties with an opportunity to gain control and power.

Leaders through out Russia knew they must act quickly and carefully, for if they played their cards right, Russia would be under their ruling. Within my paper I will try my best to educate you on the Russian revolution, the cause with lead up to this historical event, the key figures who some how contributed to the revolution, along with Stalin's reign of terror and the way he helped to modernize Russia.

Causes of the Revolution

Russia was the largest of all the countries around the world, but that didn't necessarily mean that it was the strongest. Daily life seemed long and tiring due to the slow transportation and the lack of...