The Russian working class revolted against Tsar Nicholas II in February 1917, fulfilling a prediction made by Karl Marx. Marx's theory of historical materialism suggested that societal change and revolutions would arise from class struggles, particularly as the proletariat became increasingly aware of their exploitation. This idea was a foundational aspect of Marxist thought, which influenced the revolutionary movements in Russia.
Tsar Nicholas II resigned on March 15, 1917, while he was in the city of Pskov, Russia. His abdication came amid the turmoil of the February Revolution, which saw widespread protests and strikes against his rule. Nicholas II's resignation marked the end of more than three centuries of Romanov rule in Russia.
Nicholas II believed he had an obligation as Tsar to retain complete autocratic control over Russia as all the Tsar's before him had done. Both he and most of the peasant civilization of Russia believed that the Tsar was practically sent from God. Nicholas II believed he had to be true to that concept.
The last Tsar, Nicholas II, at first. He abdicated in February 1917, and a Provisional Government took charge until the Bolshevik takeover in September. The Bolsheviks took Russia out of the war.
Tsar Nicolas II of the Romanovs. No Russian czar was overthrown by the Bolshevik Revolution. Czar Nicholas II abdicated the throne in March 1917 after the February Revolution. Then the Provisional Government was set up. Then on October 25-26, 1917 (Old Style), the Bolshevik Revolution overthrew the Provisional Government.
Czar Nicholas II
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