The Russian Revolution is one of the most significant and debated-over events in human history. While often depicted as the work of a conspiratorial clique, in reality the revolution was carried out by millions of workers, peasants and soldiers, who, at least for a period, were successful in creating an entirely new social system, where human need and the interests of ordinary people was placed in the foreground. Come to this session to hear about the real history of the Russian Revolution, and the lessons it bears for those looking to change the world today.