Russian Revolution

What was the Russian Revolution?

In 1917 the Bolshevik Party overthrew the Russian government and created the world's first communist state. Russia withdrew from the First World War and was plunged into civil war.

What was the impact of the Russian revolution on the Cold War?

The roots of the Cold War can be traced back to the Russian Revolution. It led to tension and distrust between the USSR and the USA which was brought to a head with the defeat of Hitler in 1945.