November 6-12: Bolsheviks come to power in Petrograd - World Socialist Web Site
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Kerensky’s last desperate attempt to destroy the Bolshevik Party only results in the collapse of government authority. The Congress of Soviets opens with the Bolsheviks firmly in control of Petrograd. The new government formed by the Bolsheviks swiftly passes sweeping decrees on peace, land, education, and the eight-hour day.
Petrograd, November 6-7 (October 24-25, O.S.): Bolsheviks launch insurrection in response to government attacks