The Russian Revolution What problems were Russian soldiers having in WWI? What did Czar Nicholas do on February 28, 1917 (during the February Revolution)? What kind of government was formed in Russia in October of 1917? Who was the leader of the new government? How was the new government different from the Czar’s government? What kind of government did Russia have before the Revolution? What kind of ruler was Czar Nicholas II? What was life like for most of the people in Russia? What happened on Bloody Sunday? What were some of the changes that the people of Russia wanted?