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a german philosopher who despised capitalism and wrote "The Communist Manifesto".
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The final Tsar of Russia; he was an unpopular ruler who was easily influenced by those close to him.
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the massacre of a group of unarmed protesters, by imperial soldiers, who sought an audience with the Tsar calling for political reform.
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An elected legislative body created in response to growing public dissatisfaction; However, it was mostly a formality with no real power.
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One of the most influential newspapers in Russia, it was originally ran by the Bolshevik Party.
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Russia was ill-equipped for the Great War, resulting in numerous military defeats, famine, and a large death toll.
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The March Revolution was the abdication of tsar Nicholas followed by the implementation of a provisional government led by Alexander Kerensky. This new government, however, was inadequate to many and a failed coup was led by General Kornilov.
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Germany wanted Russia out of WW1 which happened to align with the beliefs of the Bolshevik Party, and thus Germany financed the party's campaign.
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The Bolshevik Party, led by Vladimir Lenin, overthrew the Provisional Government.
