Events Leading Up to the Russian Revolution

By EmmaLynn65
  • The Great Northern War

    The Great Northern War

    This war lasted from 1700-1721. It was between Swedens, Charles Xll and Peter the Great.
  • The Decembrist Revolt

    The Decembrist Revolt

    Russian army forces led about 3,000 soildersto protest against Nicholas the first assumption that he is taking the throne.
  • Czar Alexander II Emancipates the Serfs

    Czar Alexander II Emancipates the Serfs

    He wanted to be more liberal and self regulating society.
  • The Assassination of Alexander II

    The Assassination of Alexander II

    He was assacinated in Winter Palace by a bomb under his carrige.
  • Czar Nicholas II abdicates the Russian throne

    Czar Nicholas II abdicates the Russian throne

    He first ascended into the throne after his fathers dealth, but then was forced to abdicate.
  • The Russo-Japanese War

    The Russo-Japanese War

    This was the first great war of the 20th century.
  • Bloody Sunday

    Bloody Sunday

    This tragic day happened in st. Petersburg, Russia after a protest went bad. The workers were protesting in the Palace Square when many were killed.
  • Revolution of 1905

    Revolution of 1905

    This event was mostly political and some of it was directed towards the government. It included workers strike, military mutinies, and peasent unrest.
  • World War 1

    World War 1

    it was Rasputin who advised Nicholas not to go to war as he had predicted that Russia would be defeated.
  • The March Revolution

    The March Revolution

    This Revolution was centered in Petrograd, present day St. Petersburg. The revolution happened when riots and stirikes took over St. Petersburg.