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The October Revolution was the second and the last major part of the Russian Revolution of 1917. It is also known as the Bolshevik Revolution. This Military Revolution Committee was led by Trotsky and they were able to garner the support of Petrograd Garrison and Kronstadt sailors. The Prime Minister ordered the arrest of Bolshevik leaders in October, this led to an armed uprising in Petrograd on 25th October 1917. The revolution was led by the Bolsheviks who occupied the government buildings on 25th October. The following day Winter Palace was captured. It was the seat of the Provisional Government which was established after overthrowing Tsars. Bolsheviks later went on to become the Communist Party of Soviet Union. The new Government was led by Vladimir Lenin.

The reasons behind the October Revolution are given below.

1. Russia was one of the most impoverished countries in Europe. 
2. Huge population landless agricultural laborers
3. Rise in number of poor and exploited industrial workers.
4. Communists wanted to create an Industrialized Soviet Union and usher in economic and social development.