Bolshevik Party
Definition
The Bolshevik Party was a radical socialist group led by Vladimir Lenin that seized power in Russia during the October Revolution of 1917 following Tsar Nicholas II's abdication.
Related terms
Communism: A political theory derived from Karl Marx advocating class war leading to a society where all property is publicly owned.
October Revolution: The revolution in Russia in 1917 that resulted in overthrowing provisional government by Bolsheviks.
Red Army: The military organization constructed under leadership of Leon Trotsky, Bolshevik follower of Lenin.
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