What is the difference between bolshivek and menshivek?

The Bolsheviks and Mensheviks were two factions of the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party in the early 20th century. The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, advocated for a centralized party structure and a revolutionary approach to achieve socialism, believing in the necessity of a vanguard party to lead the working class. In contrast, the Mensheviks favored a more democratic and inclusive approach, supporting a broader coalition and gradual reform rather than an immediate revolution. These ideological differences ultimately led to a split in the party and significant divisions during the Russian Revolution of 1917.