The origins of the Russian Revolution of 1917 can be traced to the revolution that occurred prior to it, in 1905. The revolution of 1905 was triggered by the displeasure of the aristocracy and its rule in Russia. The people wanted change, the country to modernize, and to not live in poverty. Even though this revolution was not successful, it was the one that set the ground and ideals for the Russian Revolution of 1917. This revolution was successful, and the Tsar was abdicated, the control of the country overtaken, and that marked the beginnings of a big change in the Russian society that quickly led to the communism and the mighty Soviet Union.