How did the February Revolution in Russia differ from the October Revolution? The February Revolution led to the rise of the Bolsheviks, while the October Revolution led to the fall of the Bolsheviks. The February Revolution removed the tsar from power, while the October Revolution removed the provisional government from power. The February Revolution marked Russia’s entry into World War I, while the October Revolution coincided with Russia pulling out of the war. The February Revolution sparked the public’s interest in socialism, while the October Revolution sparked the public’s interest in communism.