Multiple choice general knowledge

In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?

  1. December

  2. November

  3. October

  4. January
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The October Revolution is celebrated in November because Russia used the Julian calendar at the time of the revolution in 1917. The revolution began on October 25 (Old Style/Julian) but November 7 (New Style/Gregorian). When Russia adopted the Gregorian calendar, the anniversary shifted to November.

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