Question: What was the Bolshevik Revolution? (scroll down for answer)       Definition: Bolshevik Revolution, 1917 Vladimir Lenin's slogan was - "Peace, Land, and Bread." After Czar Nicholas II lost power to a provisional government, Lenin and the Bolshevik Party seized power in Russia. To make sure the Czar's supporters didn’t restore him to the throne, the entire royal family was executed in 1918. The capital of Russia was soon moved from St. Petersburg to Moscow. After a long civil war, the Bolshevik, or Communist Party would stay in power for over 80 years. Click here for next flash card.      Back to eFlashcard headquarters