1. Bolsheviks (Russia)
In 1917, the Bolsheviks ignited a seismic shift in world history by overthrowing the Tsarist regime and seizing power in Russia. Their radical vision led to the creation of the Soviet Union, inspiring countless revolutionary movements worldwide. While supporters celebrated them as champions of the oppressed, others feared their uncompromising tactics and authoritarian rule. The Bolsheviks’ legacy—both as liberators and as the architects of a powerful one-party state—continues to spark debate, echoing in the aspirations and anxieties of later revolutionary groups.
