The revolution that involved the rise of the Bolsheviks was the October Revolution of 1917, part of the larger Russian Revolution. Led by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolshevik Party, this coup succeeded in overthrowing the Provisional Government that had taken power after the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II earlier that year. The Bolsheviks promised "peace, land, and bread," appealing to war-weary soldiers, peasants, and workers. Their success led to the establishment of the Soviet state and set the stage for significant political and social changes, ultimately influencing global politics for decades to come.