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Lenin's Surprise
- Lenin was surprised by the February Revolution, despite predicting revolution's imminence.
- He was in Zurich, telling socialists that revolution was years away.
Russia's Paradox
- Tsar Nicholas II's reign saw cultural flourishing alongside deep social and political unrest.
- World War I exacerbated these divisions, with economic hardship and military losses fueling discontent.
Tsar's War Mistakes
- Russia's struggles in World War I led to immense losses and plummeting morale among troops.
- The Tsar's personal control of the failing military effort further eroded public trust.