What are the key events of the Russian Revolution?

The Russian Revolution was a series of events that led to the overthrow of the Tsarist autocracy and the establishment of the Soviet Union. It was a period of political and social upheaval that lasted from 1917 to 1923, during which time the country was transformed from a monarchy to a communist state. Some of the key events that shaped the revolution are:

• Bloody Sunday (1905): A peaceful protest of workers and their families in St. Petersburg was violently suppressed by the Tsarist troops, resulting in the death of hundreds of people. This event sparked widespread unrest and strikes throughout the country.
• February Revolution (1917): A series of demonstrations and strikes in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) forced Tsar Nicholas II to abdicate, ending the Romanov dynasty and the 300-year-old monarchy.
• October Revolution (1917): The Bolshevik Party, led by Vladimir Lenin, overthrew the provisional government that had been set up after the February Revolution, and established the world's first socialist state. The Bolsheviks took control of the government and the economy, and began implementing a series of reforms to transform the country.
• Civil War (1918-1922): The new Soviet government faced opposition from various factions, including the White Army (composed of former Tsarist officers, liberals, and others) and foreign interventionist forces. The war was fought throughout the country and resulted in the victory of the Red Army and the establishment of the Soviet Union.

These events shaped the course of Russian and world history for the 20th century, and their legacy continues to be felt to this day.