Russia was determined to modernize in a hurry due to their lagging technology and government. The Crimean War sped up the modernization of the lagging nation and eventually would lead to a reformed Russia. By 1917, with the help of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, Russia had gone through a communist revolution. After the Russians were defeated in the Crimean War the modernization began. Serfdom was abolished in 1861 and local assemblies called Zemstvos were established. Along with …showed first 75 words of 409 total…

…showed last 75 words of 409 total…Lenin to further the Bolshevik revolution. Eventually the Bolsheviks gained power and success over the "white Russians," and with this the Bolshevik revolution was completed. The strength and organization of the Bolsheviks led them to a successful rein in Russia. The grounds for revolution were laid out and the Red Russians took advantage of the situation and obtained strength. The intelligence of Trotsky and Lenin was the final piece of a successful puzzle in Russia.