Lenin Returns to Petrograd

Date: April 16, 1917 • Location: Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

Russian Revolution: Vladimir Lenin returns to Petrograd, Russia, from exile in Switzerland.

The Russian Revolution was a period of political and social change in Russia starting in 1917. This period saw Russia abolish its monarchy and adopt a socialist form of government following two successive revolutions and a civil war. It can be seen as the precursor to other revolutions that occurred in the aftermath of World War I, such as the German Revolution of 1918–1919. The Russian Revolution was a key event of the 20th century.