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The catalyst for the Soviet economy's formation was the Russian Revolution of 1917, which saw the overthrow of the Tsarist regime. The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, capitalized on the discontent of the working classes and seized power, aiming to create a socialist state grounded in Marxist ideology. However, the Bolshevik control was characterized by authoritarian rule rather than a broad-based coalition representing the diverse interests of the proletariat.