The February Revolution of 1917, also known as the Russian Revolution, is an event well-known in world history. However, there are other synonyms to refer to this epochal occurrence. It is also referred to as the February Uprising, February Rebellion, and Petrograd Uprising since it took place in the capital city of Petrograd. February Coup and February Changes are used as synonyms too as it significantly transformed the political and socioeconomic landscape of Russia. Other titles for the February Revolution include the February Democratic Revolution, the February 1917 Revolution, and the February overthrow of Tsar Nicholas II, since it marked the downfall of the tsarist autocracy.