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Many feel that revolutions happen by some type of revolt or anarchy within a country that overthrows the government. This is completely untrue. Nicholas V. Riaganvosky says it best by stating, "Revolutions occur...when there is growth, advance, and high expectations." These are exactly the conditions in Russia that ripened revolution in 1917. In Russia, there was much hope and expectations given to them to allow the nation to grow. Unfortunately, these were soon dashed away …

…give land or economy reform. They stayed in WWI and were not legit. This would allow Lenin to take power with his promises of peace, land, bread, and power to Soviets. These promises would bring the revolution in Russia. In conclusion, the failed reforms, poor social structure and industry, and major events would ripen revolution. These conditions and the hope/dashed-hope would lead to growth and advance when the Communists and Lenin would take power.