russian revolution meaning and definition

RUSSIAN REVOLUTION noun

Definition of Russian Revolution (noun)

1. 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
2. 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