The October Revolution, also known as the Soviet Revolution or Bolshevik Revolution, refers to a revolution—as part of the Russian Revolution—that began with an armed insurrection in Petrograd (also regarded as a coup d'état by the worker and soldier masses) traditionally dated to October 25, 1917 Julian calendar (November 7, 1917 Gregorian calendar). It was the second phase of the overall Russian Revolution of 1917, after the February Revolution of the same year.
The October Revolution overthrew the Russian Provisional Government and gave the power to the Soviets dominated by Bolsheviks. It was followed by the Russian Civil War (1917–1922) and the creation of the Soviet Union in 1922.
The revolution was led by the Bolsheviks. Bolshevik armed forces began the takeover of government buildings on October 24; however October 25 JC was the date when the Winter Palace (the seat of the Provisional government located in Petrograd, then capital of Russia), was captured…
