What really happened in 1917? Why did the centuries-old monarchy collapse, and the Bolsheviks come to power? Georgy Filatov's lecture is an opportunity to view the Russian Revolution as a great disturbance, full of unexpected twists and fateful decisions. The events of 1917 divided the history of Russia into "before" and "after." The monarchy, which seemed unshakeable, fell in just a few days, and power passed into the hands of those who were called marginal just yesterday. Why did everything happen so rapidly? And was the revolution really inevitable? In Georgy Filatov's lecture, listeners will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the key moments of one of the most dramatic periods in the country's history. A candidate of historical sciences, a researcher at the Institute of Universal History of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and a member of the Spanish Association of Researchers of Contemporary History will talk about what preceded the fall of the monarchy, what society looked like on the eve of the turning events, and what role the army, church, and political parties played. The lecturer will debunk myths and analyze facts: did the generals really refuse to support Nicholas II, did the Bolsheviks receive help from Germany, why did victory go to such a small party? The lecture is aimed at anyone interested in history, politics, revolutionary processes, and mechanisms of social change.