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Beginning of Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution begins as peaceful protesters are shot in St. Petersburg by order of Czar Nicholas II. -
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Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution begins as peaceful protesters are shot in St. Petersburg. -
End of Russo Japanese War
The Russo Japanese war is ended with the Treaty of Portsmouth. -
Soviet Arrested
The communist Soviet political party is arrested, radical leaders are made political prisoners, and a workers' insurrection is put down. -
Fundamental Laws
Czar Nicholas II brings the Fundamental Laws into effect, which limits the power of the duma. -
Czar Steps Down
Czar Nicholas II is forced to abdicate due to lack of support and prevalent protests across Russia. -
New Government
A Russian provisional government is established, headed by prime minister Aleksandr Fyodorovich Kerensky. -
Lenin Returns
Lenin and other Bolsheviks return to Russia through Germany. -
Failed offensive
The failure of the all-out military offensive created more and more discontent with the provisional government. -
Kornilov Attacks
Moderates rally around General Kornilov in their attempt to attack Petrograd. Prime Minister Kerensky asks for the help of the Bolsheviks to defend the capital. -
Bolsheviks take Petrograd
The Bolsheviks, aided by the Red Guard and sailors of Kronstadt, captured the government buildings and Winter Palace in Petrograd. -
Civil War Begins
The anti-Bolsheviks (Whites) begin a civil war against the Bolsheviks (Reds). -
Czechs Rally with Whites
Anti-Bolsheviks gain support of Czech Legion, and also use of the Trans-Siberian RR. -
Whites gain new leader
Whites fall under dictatorship of former commander of the fleet of the Black Sea, Aleksandr Kolchak. -
Allies Withdraw
Allies withdraw their support from the Russian Civil War. -
War Ends
The Russian Civil War ends after the Red Army destroys the last White stronghold in Crimea, leaving a communist government in charge of Russia.
