Bolshevik

usgb/ˈbəʊlʃɪvɪk/
noun

A member of a specific political group that led the Russian Revolution in 1917 and later became a part of the Communist Party.

The Bolshevik Party led by Lenin took over the government in 1917.
Visual representation of "bolshevik" - A member of a specific political group that led the Russian Revolution in 1917 and later became a part of the Communist Party.

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  • bolshevik revolution
  • bolshevik party

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Historical

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Historical Origin

Understand that 'Bolshevik' originated from a group that changed Russian history.

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My history class covers how the Bolsheviks sparked the October Revolution.
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Political Context

Bolsheviks were tied to radical changes and communist ideas in Russia.

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The Bolshevik ideology was influential throughout the 20th century.
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Not Contemporary

The term is historical and not used for current political groups.

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Bolshevik policies were studied, but no modern parties are called Bolsheviks.
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