In 1917, a country covering thousands of miles with millions of citizens changed radically in under a year. Through political and military means, the Russian state, its people and the world had been effectively shaped from a crumbling empire of Royalty into an idealistic young nation. The revolution had many causes and factors, many leaders and heroes for every faction. There was a quick but intense uprising, and when it was over, the government that was in place had changed into a new government, filled with promise and hope for the Russian people. …
