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1. Bolsheviks

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   The Period of Dual Power (February–October 1917)
   Following the collapse of Tsarist authority in the February Revolution, the Bolsheviks operated initially as a powerful, albeit minority, faction within the broader revolutionary landscape dominated by the Provisional Government and the Petrograd Soviet. Lenin's/) return from exile in April 1917 marked a decisive ideological turn. His [April Theses](/en…

2. October Revolution

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   Ideological Foundations and Theses
   The primary ideological engine of the October Revolution was the April Theses, published by Lenin upon his return to Russia in April 1917. These theses called for "All Power to the Soviets," a clear rejection of the Provisional Government, and immediate peace, land redistribution, and nationalization of industry. The Bolshevik platform con…