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The Russian Revolution is one of the most seminal events of the 20th century, ushering in a new form of politics to a major world power. Its effects are still well felt in the world today, with Russia having never fully shed the effects eighty years of Communist Party rule and the autocracy that preceded it. Here are 17 facts about the Russian Revolution.

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There were actually two Russian Revolutions in

The February Revolution (8 &#; 16 March) overthrew Tsar Nicholas II and installed a Provisional Government.

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This was itself overthrown by the Bolsheviks in the October Revolution (7 &#; 8 November).

2. The dates of the Revolutions are slightly confusing

Although these revolutions occurred in March and November, they are referred to as the February and October Revolutions respectively because Russia was still using the old-style Julian Calendar.

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Severe Russian losses in World War One contributed heavily to growing dissent in

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