The Revolution of Dignity, that happened in Ukraine was a revolution against a pro-Russian dictator Yanukovich. It started with him suddenly changing the course of Ukrainian politics from pro-Western to pro-Russian. Some students went out to protest but were brutally beaten up by Berkut, who were practically his personal guards. In solidarity with the students, more people came out to protest, and due to the police brutality Yanukovich enforced, a peaceful protest soon turned into a revolution.