Is democracy possible in a non-democratic country?

Democracy is possible in a non-democratic country, but the process is often difficult. Democracy is the idea that all citizens have the power in government, either through directly voting on laws or by electing representatives. There are several steps in a country progressing from a non-democratic government to a democratic government.
The first step is to dissolve the previous government. Since dictators very rarely give up their power willingly, oftentimes this first step is accompanied by war or a coup d'etat. The new government also must resist the temptation to simply replace the dictator with a new one and instead begin to lay the groundwork for democracy.
The second step is deciding on a form of democracy. In a true democracy, each citizen votes directly on laws and matters of government. This is extremely rare, because most citizens do not have enough time to follow all of their government's bureaucracy. Instead, most countries use a representative democracy, where citizens elect politicians to vote for their preferences.
The third step is educating the public. The citizens are used to being told what to do under a dictator, and they must be taught how to vote according to their wants and needs. An educated populace is always better, especially in a democracy.
The final step is holding elections. In a country that is likely fragmented and war-torn, the logistics behind a national election could be daunting. Yet many fledgling democracies survive and even thrive, proving that it is possible for a non-democratic country to become a democratic country.