What were the policies that allowed the Bolsheviks to stay in power from 1921-24?

Question

So basically, what was going on in Russia that made them introduce the policies and what were the policies?

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Answer 1

1-They chose to work out a peace treaty with Germany that pulled them out of The Great War (World War I) and brought their troops home after some horrible slaughters
2-The supported the workers in factories, raising their wages and working conditions
3-They challenged and ultimately killed the Tsar, his family and worked against the nobility
4-They gave land from the nobles back to "the people"
5-The were brutally ruthless and killed thousands and ultimately millions of Russians

Answer 2

Their most common policy was "Kill all who oppose us." It did not endear them to the Russian people but it worked for a short time, until someone stronger came along.