Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?

The leader of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia was Vladimir Lenin. He played a pivotal role in the October Revolution of 1917, which led to the overthrow of the Provisional Government and the establishment of Bolshevik rule in Russia. Lenin was a key theorist and strategist for the Bolshevik party, advocating for a Marxist approach tailored to the conditions of Russia.

His leadership was characterized by his ability to galvanize support among workers and soldiers, as well as his commitment to the idea of a vanguard party leading the revolution on behalf of the proletariat. Lenin’s return to Russia in April 1917, facilitated by the Germans, and his subsequent "April Theses" outlined the immediate aims of the Bolsheviks, which included the transfer of power to the Soviets. This ultimately set the stage for the successful seizure of power in October.

The other figures mentioned, while significant in their own rights, did not lead the revolution. Joseph Stalin rose to power later and was not a prominent leader during the Bolshevik Revolution. Leon Trotsky was indeed a major figure and played a vital role in the revolution, but he was not its leader; his contribution as a military leader and organizer of the Red Army came