Who was the ruler of Russia before Stalin?

Answer 1

The ruler of Russia before Stalin was Vladimir Lenin. Lenin led the Bolshevik Party in the October Revolution of 1917, which overthrew the provisional government and established the Soviet Union. He served as the first leader of the Soviet Union until his death in 1924, after which Stalin rose to power.

Answer 2

Tsar Nicholas II was the leader of Russia before the February Revolution of 1917. Alexander Kerensky, the head of the Provisional Government instituted after the Tsar abdicated his throne, was the leader before the October or Bolshevik Revolution.

Answer 3

Nicholas II who was shot on 16 July 1918 along with his family and four servants by the Bolsheviks.

To clarify:

It must be understood the the Russian Revolution consisted of two revolutions in 1917 not just one. Each revolution overthrew different rulers/governments.

Tsar Nicholas II was the ruler of Russia in the first revolution, the February Revolution, when demonstrations against the Tsar forced him to abdicate. This put an end to the 300 year long Romanov dynasty. Nicholas was taken completely out of power and put under arrest by the succeeding Provisional Government.

The Russian Provisional Government ruled Russia when the second revolution, the October Revolution, also called the Bolshevik Revolution, overthrew it and took control of the government. The Bolsheviks also took custody of the Romanov family. They were kept alive for months after the October Revolution ended. During the following Russian Civil War, forces opposed to the Bolsheviks attempted to capture the Tsar and possibly restore him to the throne. In order to prevent this, Vladimir Lenin ordered them killed.

Answer 4

Several leaders were in charge before a revolution. However, the ultimately last leader before revolution was Tsar Nicholas II ('Bloody Nicholas') of Russia.

Answer 5

Czar Nickolas II (1868-1918) reigned 1894-1917.

Answer 6

Vladimir Lenin.

Answer 7

Nicholas II