Discover the origins, core ideologies, and historical significance of the Bolsheviks under Lenin. Learn how this faction split from the Mensheviks, led the Russian Revolution, and shaped the Soviet Union.
Discover the exact date the Soviet Union was formed (December 30, 1922) and explore the chaotic history behind the USSR's creation. Learn about the treaty signing, founding republics, Lenin-Stalin debates, and lasting geopolitical impacts.