The establishment of the Soviet Union in 1922 was a direct result of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the subsequent Civil War (1917-1922). Following the Bolshevik takeover, the new communist government sought to consolidate power and unify various socialist factions. The Civil War led to significant conflict between the Red Army (Bolsheviks) and the White Army (anti-Bolsheviks), ultimately culminating in the Red Army's victory. In December 1922, the USSR was officially established, comprising Russia and several other republics, marking the beginning of a new political order that would exert substantial influence over global politics throughout the 20th century.