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1917
The Year of the Russian revolution -
Strikes in Petrograd
Strikes and unrest in Petrograd (St Petersburg). Mine workers and Rail way workers strike on the 4th of January. This is the eve of the revolution. -
Food Shortages
Food reserves in Petrograd would only last for ten more days. The price of food had quadrupled since the start of World War One. This caused crowds of people to steal from shops and people lined up for bread in freezing weather. -
More Strikes
Workers all over Russia go on strike to protest against the First World War. -
The end of the Duma
Nicholas the second ordered the Duma to disband on the 26 of February, the modern date being 2 of March -
Revolution begins!
The Revolution begins in Russia, Woman call for bread wailing causing riots that spread from Petrograd to all over Russia. For Petrograd the revolution has truly begun. -
The making of the Provisional Government
The New Duma created the provisional Government to appeal to the people, power has been taken from some and give to the new power-hungry politicians. -
The Reign ends
Nicholas the second formally known as the Tsar of the Russian Empire, abdicates and officially withdraws his sons claim to the throne. This his the end of the 196 year long Russian Empire. To some it is a great success to celebrate and to others a day to mourn and an age to look back on dearly. -
The Refusal
Nicholas the second's brother, the Grand Duke Alexandrovich of Russia refused the title 'Tsar' and the throne so therefor all power was passed to the newly formed provisional Government, which was lead by prince Georgy Lvov. -
The Virus Arrives
Vladimir Lenin 'The German Virus' arrives in Finland Station via a secret German train. He was sent by the Germans to cause chaos and havoc like a virus. -
The Published Propaganda
Vladimir Lenin sent by the Germans published the April Theses which were ten directives aimed mainly at the Bolsheviks. These papers would influence many minds during the soon to arrive July days and the upcoming Bolshevik revolution. -
The April Days
The April Days occurred on the 3rd and 4th of may. Massive Demonstrations occurred, the workers and soldiers protested against the Foreign ministers note to the Allies. This was the time when the first provisional Government fell. -
The October Revolution
The Bolsheviks captures all the key buildings in Petrograd, the Winter Palace is seized at 9:40 This is the second and last revolution of 1917.
