October Revolution
Definition
Also known as Bolshevik Revolution; this was an armed insurrection led by Vladimir Lenin's Bolshevik Party in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg), Russia, which took place in October (November on Gregorian calendar) 1917. It resulted in overthrowing Provisional Government and establishing Soviet rule.
Analogy
Imagine you're playing King-of-the-Hill with your friends. You've just managed to push off one friend from top (Provisional Government), but then another friend (the Bolsheviks) comes along and pushes you off before you can even get comfortable at top. That's what happened during October Revolution!
Related terms
Leninism: The political theory developed by Vladimir Lenin that advocates for proletarian revolution and dictatorship of proletariat as means towards establishing socialism.
Soviet: Councils of workers and soldiers that were formed throughout Russia in 1917. They played a key role in the October Revolution.
Red Guard: Armed factory workers who were a major force behind the October Revolution.
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