Russian Revolution

/ˌrʌʃən ˈrɛvəˌluʃən/

Definitions of Russian Revolution

1. noun

   the revolution against the czarist government which led to the abdication of Nicholas II and the creation of a provisional government in March 1917
   synonyms: February Revolution

   example of:

   revolution

   the overthrow of a government by those who are governed
2. noun

   the coup d'etat by the Bolsheviks under Lenin in November 1917 that led to a period of civil war which ended in victory for the Bolsheviks in 1922
   synonyms: October Revolution

   example of:

   coup, coup d'etat, putsch, takeover

   a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force