Question

what were the origins of the soviet union?

Answer 1

Russia, specifically with Lenin.

Answer 2

I need an explanation with people and events

Answer 3

Lenin's supporters killed the ruling family in the 1910's, after 1917's Winter Revolution, took over, built the Soviet Union and then it all went downhill afterward.

Answer 4

Yeah but the soviet union and Russia are two different things. Russia was part of the union. they created it

Answer 5

Exactly. Russia basically became the Soviet Union, kind of like how Anakin became Darth Vader.