- In 1917, the Russian Revolution breaks out in earnest and Lenin and Krupskaya - now living in exile in Zurich - are both thrilled as the news finally reach them in Switzerland. They long to return to Russia and be part of the revolution, but at present they have no means of doing so. Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany - ailed and exhausted by war - is also very pleased and relieved by the news of a beginning revolution in Russia. In order to help the revolution on its way - in hope of removing Russia completely from World War I - he decides to secretly transport Lenin, Krupskaya, and other Russian revolutionaries back into Russia in a sealed train.—Anonymous
- In early 1917 the Russian revolution has begun in earnest. Troops are no longer following orders and are beginning to side with protesters. In Switzerland, Lenin and other revolutionaries are desperate to return and take advantage of the growing chaos and seize power. They cannot travel through France but are presented with the opportunity to travel through Germany. The German authorities are prepared to offer them safe passage hoping to encourage the Russian revolution thereby hurrying the Russian withdrawal from the war. This would allow the Germans to transfer more of their army to the Western front. Lenin reluctantly agrees and after a long journey, receives a hero's welcome in Petrograd.—garykmcd
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