October Revolution facts for kids
The October Revolution was a major event in Russia. It happened in 1917. During this revolution, a group called the Bolsheviks took control of the country. They were led by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin and Leon Trotsky.
The Bolsheviks overthrew the government that was in power at the time. This government was called the Russian Provisional Government. The revolution officially began on November 7 (or October 25 according to the old Julian calendar).
The Bolsheviks did not face much resistance when they took power. Their plan was to give control of the country to a big meeting called the Second All-Russian Congress of Soviets of Workers' and Soldiers' Deputies. This meeting started on October 25.
In just one day, the Bolsheviks took over important places. These included telegraph and telephone offices. They also captured railway stations, newspaper offices, and government buildings. The takeover was done by special groups. These groups included the Red Guards (who were armed workers), sailors from the Baltic fleet, and parts of the army that supported the revolution.
The October Revolution had a big impact around the world. It inspired other revolutions in different countries. For example, there were revolutions in Hungary, Germany (1918-1919), and China (1925-1927).
Images for kids
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Red Guard unit of the Vulkan factory in Petrograd, October 1917
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The New York Times headline from 9 November 1917
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A scene from the July Days. The army has just opened fire on street protesters.
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Cruiser Aurora
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Petrograd Milrevcom proclamation about the deposing of the Russian Provisional Government
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Anniversary of October Revolution in Riga, Soviet Union in 1988
See also
In Spanish: Revolución de Octubre para niños
