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In 1917, two revolutions swept through Russia,
ending centuries of imperial rule and setting in
motion political and social changes that would lead
to the formation of the Soviet Union. In March,
growing civil unrest, coupled with chronic food
shortages, erupted into open revolt, forcing the
abdication of Nicholas II (1868-1918), the last
Russian czar. Just months later, the newly
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