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Russian Revolution
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The period between February and October was marked by increasing political radicalization. The Provisional Government, led subsequently by Alexander Kerensky, failed to consolidate authority. Returning from exile, Vladimir Lenin issued his April Theses, calling for "All Power to the Soviets" and immediate peace, bread, and land.
The Bolshevik platform resonated powerfully with the masses, especially as the war dragged on and economic instability worsened. A brief, poorly organized right-wing coup attempt led by [Lavr Kornilov](/en…