Bolshevik revolution The Bolshevik revolution occurred in November of 1917, its aim was to create a workers paradise and a dictatorship of the proletariat. By 1930, the Bolsheviks had imposed a totalitarian rule over Russia. This period can be divided into two distinct eras. Firstly, there was the period from 1917-1924, which included the decision to seize power, the civil war and a consolidation of power under the new economic policy. The second period occurred after Lenin's …showed first 75 words of 2250 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2250 total…In Animal Farm, George Orwell claimed that "All pigs are created equal, but some are created more equal than others." This statement could definitely be applied to Stalin and his rule." By 1929, Stalin was undisputed leader of the Soviet Union, and with the OGPU (formerly the CHEKA) working to catch dissidents, the Bolsheviks or what was left of them had complete control of Russia by 1930, but at what cost to the aims of the revolution?