The form of government that emerged after the Russian Revolution of 1917 was a communist regime. Specifically, the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, established a Soviet state characterized by the nationalization of property and the implementation of a single-party system. This radical change aimed to create a classless society but often resulted in authoritarian governance and repression of dissenting voices. This shift significantly impacted global politics, leading to the Cold War dynamics of the 20th century.